Crime
5 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
5 months ago
Rantoul teen airlifted after domestic incident involving knife

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

Crime
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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.

Community
5 months ago
Illinois Public Health Department celebrates Pride Month with expanded LGBTQIA+ health programs

In celebration of Pride Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is highlighting a range of initiatives designed to improve health outcomes and expand access to care for the state’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Crime
5 months ago
Prosecutors seek 12½-year prison sentence for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan

Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12½-year prison sentence and $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, portraying him as a “grand master of corruption” who misused public office for private gain over the course of a decade.

IL State News
5 months ago
Illinois legislature pushs through $55.2 billion budget with new taxes, limited cuts

With just hours to spare before the end of the legislative session, Illinois Democrats muscled through a $55.2 billion state budget late Saturday night, drawing swift criticism from Republicans for raising taxes and offering little time for public scrutiny.

IL State News
5 months ago
Illinois lawmakers pass smaller Medicaid package amid budget pressures and federal uncertainty

In a late-session flurry on Saturday night, Illinois lawmakers approved one of the narrowest Medicaid omnibus packages in recent memory, citing budget constraints and growing uncertainty around federal funding.

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