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.

Community
2 months ago
Champaign’s new Downtown Plaza springs to life with weekly events for all ages

Champaign’s new Downtown Plaza is officially open and is host to weekly events that the whole community can enjoy.

Community
2 months ago
Know before you go: Fourth of July festivities in Champaign

A day of fireworks, food, and patriotic celebration is just around the corner, as thousands will make their way to the State Farm Center to celebrate Independence Day next week.

Community
2 months ago
Korean restaurant chain So Gong Dong to open location in Champaign

A Korean favorite is set to become a lot more accessible in the CU. 

Community
2 months ago
U of I nutrition and food security program at risk of being eliminated

For the past 30 years, a program at the University of Illinois Extension has helped people stretch their food dollars, increase their nutrition, and improve their health. Now, that program is at risk of being eliminated.

News
2 months ago
Memorial Stadium to receive $9 million fan experience upgrades

Starting in 2025, a new high-density wireless internet system will be installed, with access rolling out in phases beginning with stadium concourses by the August 29 season opener against Western Illinois. Full access in the seating bowl and student section is expected around a month later by the September 27 Homecoming game against USC.

Community
2 months ago
‘Even in 95-degree weather’, Champaign County employees rally for new contract

A crowd of green gathered in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Tuesday in a demonstration following a near-unanimous vote to strike. The group was made up of county employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) who have been without a contract for over 170 days.

Community
2 months ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office honors employees at annual awards ceremony

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office held its annual awards ceremony at the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Training Center in Urbana on Wednesday, honoring some of the sheriff’s office’s most outstanding employees over the past year.

Community
3 months ago
UPDATE * Accident involving an injury causes road closure claims three lives in Ludlow

Champaign County sheriff deputies were on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving an injury in the area of 3500 North and 1600 East. 

Crime
3 months ago
Urbana man arrested on gun charges in Danville following public argument

On Tuesday morning, Danville Police responded to a report of shots fired near Fair Oaks Apartments.

Crime
3 months ago
Danville man arrested on gun charges after threatening female in public

In the late hours of Monday night heading into Tuesday, members of the Danville Police Department Patrol Division were dispatched after a report of a male threatening a female with a firearm, with one round being discharged.