News
6 months ago
Daring roof rescue: Urbana Firefighters rappel nine stories to save injured workers

In a dramatic high-rise rescue Tuesday afternoon, Urbana firefighters rappelled nine stories to save two injured workers stranded on a suspended sky platform at the Florida Avenue Residence Hall.

News
6 months ago
Pet of the Week: Meet Shorty, a special needs cat who just wants a lap

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Shorty one-year-old grey tabby whose mom abandoned her and […]

News
6 months ago
Two construction workers injured in incident at Florida Avenue Residence Hall in Urbana

Two workers were injured and taken to the hospital in neck braces after bricks fell from the exterior of the Florida Avenue Residence Hall (FAR) in Urbana on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. while the men were conducting masonry work on the building.

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6 months ago
Crash and backup on I-57

Illinois State Police alerted of a lane closure due to a crash on Interstate […]

Food Scene
6 months ago
Health inspection flags a Champaign country club

A recent health inspection at Lincolnshire Fields Country Club, located at 2000 Byrneburk Drive in Champaign, has led to the posting of a yellow placard, after more than 10 food safety violations were discovered.

Business
6 months ago
Unemployment drops in all Illinois metro areas for June; St. Louis metro hits record low

Unemployment rates fell in all twelve of Illinois’ metro areas in June 2025, marking continued economic strength across the state. The St. Louis Metro Area reached a record low unemployment rate of 3.5%, while the Chicago Metro Division recorded its 12th consecutive month of job growth. Other major gains were reported in Champaign-Urbana and Springfield.

Education
6 months ago
Illinois educators vary widely in media literacy instruction despite state mandate

A new survey from the University of Illinois Springfield reveals wide inconsistencies in how Illinois public high schools are implementing the state’s three-year-old media literacy mandate.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Illinois State Fair to open grandstand early for Megan Moroney concert on August 10

In anticipation of a sold-out crowd, the Illinois State Fair will open its Grandstand gates at 6 p.m. — two hours early — on Sunday, August 10 for the highly anticipated Megan Moroney concert. The show itself is still scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Community
6 months ago
State financial officers, including Illinois’ Frerichs, claim Medicaid cuts will put healthcare into disarray

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is one of a number of state financial officers still sounding the alarm about Medicaid funding cuts just approved as part of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

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6 months ago
Danville man arrested after domestic disturbance leads to standoff

A Danville man was arrested Thursday morning following a domestic disturbance that resulted in a brief standoff with police.

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