News
1 year ago
Average Joe: U of I fans should be feeling good heading into 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – I know that Tennessee loss will sting for a […]

IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker administration awards $55.2 million in grants to support local park projects across Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today the awarding of more than $55.2 million in grants to fund 100 local park projects throughout Illinois.

News
1 year ago
Jakucionis named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Kasparas Jakucionis, the Illinois freshman guard, has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, sharing the honor with Rutgers’ Dylan Harper.

News
1 year ago
Illinois women’s basketball handed Southern Indiana a loss at State Farm Center on Sunday.

The Illinois Women’s Basketball Team soared to a 73-50 victory over Southern Indiana at State Farm Center Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Fighting Illini earned their 50th triumph under head coach Shauna Green.

Education
1 year ago
Sam Banks resigns from Unit 4 School Board after six months

am Banks has resigned from his position on the Unit 4 School Board, ending his six-month tenure. Banks, appointed in June after the resignations of Jamar Brown and Mark Thies, informed the board of his decision in a letter Sunday night.

Crime
1 year ago
Champaign County coroner releases names of two homicide victims

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer has released the names of two individuals who died in separate shooting incidents last week in Champaign County.

News
1 year ago
Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Champaign County

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is reporting a significant rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases throughout Champaign County.

News
1 year ago
Busey Bank sponsors pavilion at Rantoul Family Sports Complex

The Rantoul Family Sports Complex (RFSC) is now partnering with Busey Bank as a sponsor of the development of a 40’x40’ Pavilion. The new pavilion will be located next to the Veteran’s Memorial at the Sports Complex.

News
1 year ago
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer announced his decision to stay with the team for the 2025 season

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer is returning to the Fighting Illini for the 2025 season. Altmyer made the announcement Saturday in front of a sellout crowd at State Farm Center during the Illinois men’s basketball game against top-ranked Tennessee.

Community
1 year ago
An accident shut down part of I-74 near Mahomet on Friday for seven hours.

Westbound lanes of Interstate 74 were closed for nearly seven hours on Friday following a two-vehicle crash near Mahomet. The accident, which occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m., caused significant traffic disruptions as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.