Illinois Coach Bielema talks to his team before the game.
College
1 year ago
Illinois beats Michigan State 38-16 for their last home game of the season

Illinois beat Michigan State Saturday with a 38-16 victory over at Memorial Stadium. It was first time since 2001 that the football team won six home wins in a season. 

IL State News
1 year ago
An Illinois lottery player wins $10 million prize on scratch-off ticket

An Illinois Lottery player recently won the second of three top prizes with a $10 million scratch-off game. 

Red Kettle Campaign kick off for the Salvation Army
Community
1 year ago
Champaign County Salvation Army kicked off 2024 Red Kettle Campaign Friday

The Salvation Army and Prairie Gardens leaders kicked off the annual Red Kettle Campaign at Prairie Gardens on Friday.

College
1 year ago
Kurt Kittner to Serve as Honorary Captain vs. Michigan State

Former Illinois quarterback Kurt Kittner will serve as the team’s honorary captain against Michigan State on Saturday. 

Champaign student arrested after bringing gun to school.
Crime
1 year ago
Champaign Juvenile arrested at Central High School after bringing handgun to school

According to the Champaign Police Department (CPD,) a 16-year-old student was arrested for bringing a handgun to Central High School this morning.

A former UHS student was arrested after allegedly being seen with a gun at the school.
Crime
1 year ago
Former Urbana student arrested after visiting the school with possible handgun

Urbana High School (UHS) officials arrested 24-year-old Malique Hyde at the school Thursday after allegedly observing him carrying a firearm.

Illinois wrestler wins Big 10 Freshman of the Week.
College
1 year ago
Illinois wrestler Webster named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Illinois redshirt freshman wrestler Kannon Webster was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. He’s the first Big Ten Freshman of the Week winner in program history. 

One Winter Night coming to downtown Champaign in February.
Community
1 year ago
One Winter Night returning to downtown Champaign in February

C-U at Home has announced the launch of its annual event, One Winter Night, which supports those experiencing homelessness.

Art installation at State Farm Center.
College
1 year ago
State Farm Center and Carl R. Woese Institute unveil concourse art installation

The State Farm Center, in partnership with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) is unveiling a collaborative art installation.

Salvation Army bell ringers are back in the community
Community
1 year ago
Prairie Gardens is hosting Salvation Army bell ringers again this year

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Prairie Gardens in Champaign is once again hosting the […]