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Crime
11 months ago
Rantoul man arrested after stabbing of 8-year-old boy; investigation ongoing

The Rantoul Police Department has identified 25-year-old Henry J. Carr of Rantoul as the suspect arrested Tuesday in connection to the stabbing of an eight-year-old boy.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s office to host Employee Recognition Ceremony June 25

Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman is inviting the public to attend a special Employee Recognition Ceremony honoring outstanding service and dedication within the Sheriff’s Office.

Education
11 months ago
PBL Superintendent Travis Duley resigns, cites ongoing stress

Paxton-Buckley-Loda District 210 Superintendent Travis Duley has announced his resignation, citing prolonged stress and the demands of the role. In an email sent Tuesday to district families and staff, Duley said the challenges of the superintendency had begun to take a personal toll.

IL State News
11 months ago
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Illinois mail-in voting challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost challenging the state’s mail-in voting law.

Crime
11 months ago
Springfield boy dies from injuries in Chatham crash

An eight-year-old boy from Springfield, Bradley Lund, has died from injuries sustained in a tragic crash in Chatham on April 28.

Crime
11 months ago
Rantoul teen airlifted after domestic incident involving knife

RANTOUL, IL (Chambana Today) – A teenage male juvenile was airlifted to an area […]

Crime
11 months ago
Paxton woman dies in ATV crash

A Paxton woman has died from injuries sustained in an ATV crash on private property near Paxton, Illinois, on June 2, 2025. Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer released the identity of the deceased as Katherine M. Brzuchowski, 41, of Paxton.

News
11 months ago
Danville man arrested after shots fired on E. Fairchild Street

A 28-year-old Danville man is in custody following a Tuesday morning shooting incident in the 1500 block of E. Fairchild Street.

IL State News
11 months ago
Safe Gun Storage Act heads to governor’s desk amid heated debate

A controversial gun safety bill is one step away from becoming law in Illinois. Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage Act, passed the House 69-40 and is now on its way to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk for final approval.

News
11 months ago
Illini greats Kevin Hardy, Simeon Rice named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Two of the most dominant defenders in Illinois football history are one step closer to joining the sport’s most elite fraternity. The National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame announced its 2026 ballot on Monday, featuring former Fighting Illini linebackers Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice among the candidates for induction.