Entertainment
4 months ago
Krannert Center Costume & Prop Walk coming to downtown Urbana July 12

Theater lovers and costume enthusiasts are invited to a Costume & Prop Walk on Saturday, July 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. in downtown Urbana, featuring select pieces from the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts collection.

Crime
4 months ago
Champaign Police join statewide effort ahead of Speed Awareness Day on July 23

The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and hundreds of agencies across the state in a focused effort to reduce speeding, as Speed Awareness Day approaches on July 23. 

Festivals in Champaign and Urbana IL
news
4 months ago
Sidney gears up for Fun Daze 2025 with music, family activities, and community

The village of Sidney is ready to celebrate summer with its annual Fun Daze 2025 festival, packed with two days of family-friendly activities, live music, and hometown pride on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26.

Ask The Pros
4 months ago
SafeWorks Illinois emphasizes heat safety for workers as temperatures rise this July

With Central Illinois entering its hottest stretch of the year, SafeWorks Illinois is urging businesses and workers to take heat safety seriously to prevent avoidable medical emergencies in the workplace.

Community
4 months ago
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In mourns loss of Nora Harroun, beloved member of the theatre family

The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre community is grieving the loss of Nora Harroun, beloved wife of co-owner Ben Harroun, who passed away on Thursday, July 3. Nora was 35. Visitation is being held this morning from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.

News
4 months ago
University of Illinois and Learfield launch partnership to drive NIL growth and sponsorship revenue

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and […]

Elections
4 months ago
Senator Paul Faraci honored as 2025 Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year by IACAA

On Tuesday, July 8, State Senator Paul Faraci was formally presented with the 2025 Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) during a special ceremony at the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) offices in Urbana.

News
4 months ago
Champaign County workers threaten strike over low wages, rising health costs

Champaign County government employees are prepared to walk off the job on Wednesday if ongoing contract negotiations fail to produce a deal, according to union officials.

News
4 months ago
Champaign Firefighters quickly contain blaze outside N. James Street home

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-family home in the 600 block of North James Street on Monday, July 7, at approximately 4:25 p.m. Fire crews arrived swiftly and were able to bring the fire under control before it spread into the residence.

Crime
4 months ago
Officials urge caution as dating app-linked assaults rise in Champaign area

Authorities and advocacy groups are raising concerns following a rise in sexual assaults linked to first-time meetups through dating apps in the Champaign area.

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