Zeno Jo

Zeno is a News Reporter for Chambana Today and comes to us with almost three years of sports reporting experience. He was a Journalism major at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. When not working, he enjoys playing tennis and spending time with friends and family. Zeno loves the Tottenham Hotspur soccer team and U of I sports. Local favorites: You can find Zeno at Panera or any other local coffee shop.

Agriculture
2 months ago
U of I professor receives international recognition for agricultural research

Stephen Long, the U of I’s Ikenberry Endowed Chair Emeritus of Plant Biology and Crop Sciences, has been selected as a Top Agri-food Pioneer (TAP) for 2025 by the World Food Prize Foundation. The honor goes to trailblazers driving change in agriculture and global food security.

News
2 months ago
Firefighters extinguish fire in condemned apartment building on Kenwood Road

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Last night, the Champaign Fire Department was dispatched in response […]

IL State News
2 months ago
New laws might cut your health care costs

Petersburg Pharmacy owner David Bagot, president of the Illinois Pharmacists Association, was part of a bill-signing ceremony.

IL State News
2 months ago
Department of Revenue urges residents to file even past deadline

If you missed the April 15 tax deadline, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding you that it’s not too late to file, but that the longer you wait, the more you could end up paying in penalties and interest.

Community
2 months ago
The Main Scoop hosting “I-Pledge Mondays” to offer patriotic children free scoops

This month, the ice cream parlor is blending patriotism with sweet rewards during the campaign, which runs every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. Children ages 10 and under are invited to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in-store to receive a free kids scoop of their flavor of choice.

Crime
2 months ago
Late night shooting leaves one dead in Champaign, opens homicide investigation

In the late hours of Thursday night heading into Friday, a tragic shooting occurred in Champaign, opening an investigation into a homicide.

Community
2 months ago
Main Street Viaduct to be closed for pedestrian access for 4th of July

Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, foot traffic in downtown Champaign may look a little different.

Community
2 months ago
Bret Bielema, family launches military appreciation initiative

Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema and his family have launched an initiative to honor heroes for this year’s Military Appreciation Day at Memorial Stadium.

Community
2 months ago
Exit routes, and road closures to know of before July 4th in Champaign

The Champaign County Freedom Celebration will be host to a parade, evening activities, and fireworks tomorrow, July 4 near the State Farm Center. To accommodate for these activities, several streets in the area will be temporarily closed.

Community
2 months ago
Garden Walk blooms with inspiration: Over 1,000 attend annual Champaign County event

This year’s event featured a self-guided tour through six private gardens and two public spaces, showcasing creative approaches to garden designs and sustainable landscaping. The event also included the Marketplace at the Idea Garden, which hosted a wide range of local vendors offering garden-themed items, art, and handmade goods. 

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