This summer, a select group of enlisted student veterans will participate in a rigorous, weeklong academic boot camp at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed to prepare them for college life. Hosted from June 21–28 by the Chez Veterans Center in collaboration with the national nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), the immersive STEM-focused experience simulates the intensity of a college finals week, requiring each participant to complete 75 academic hours.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – Wires are down across the area following an intense […]
A 42-year-old Danville man is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle before fleeing on foot and attempting to hide from officers.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a high-risk arrest operation in Urbana concluded safely after a tense, hours-long standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and SWAT teams.
In the competitive world of real estate, partnerships can make all the difference. Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker, both esteemed agents with Keller Williams TREC, have joined forces to offer unparalleled service to clients in the Champaign-Urbana area.
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The pandemic brought the numbers down somewhat, but […]
Central Illinois is bracing for a round of severe storms expected to begin as early as late in the morning today. According to meteorologists, these storms could be strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts reaching up to 70-80 mph, large hail, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. Nearly half of the area is now under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather.
U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski, who serves Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, confirmed this week that her name appeared in the personal notes of a Minnesota murder suspect accused of targeting Democratic politicians.
Diamonds might seem intimidating, but Kari Smith of Champaign Jewelers says with the right knowledge, anyone can confidently shop for the perfect stone. As the go-to expert for all things diamonds, Smith sat down to explain what buyers need to know — starting with the famous “Four Cs.”
One person is dead following a house fire that broke out Monday night in the Piatt County village of Hammond. The fire occurred on West Lake Street, and authorities are now working to determine the cause.
