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Entertainment
10 months ago
High drama hits Urbana: Reefer Madness musical lights up the Canopy Club

The Canopy Club is about to get a little hazier—and a lot more hilarious. “Reefer Madness: The Musical,” presented by The Dispensary, is coming to town for four performances from July 11–13.

News
10 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
10 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
10 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.

Crime
10 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
10 months ago
Online registration opens for August 9 Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Champaign

The Illinois EPA will sponsor a free one-day Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event in Champaign County on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The event is open to all Illinois residents and will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the State Farm Center’s southwest parking lot off Saint Mary’s Road.

Community
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 months ago
Champaign County Freedom Celebration adds sensory-friendly activity to promote inclusion

This year’s Champaign County Freedom Celebration will be more inclusive than ever, thanks to a new sensory-friendly activity sponsored by the City’s Equity and Engagement Department. As part of its ongoing mission to foster equity and inclusion in public spaces, the department has partnered with That Kid Place, a mobile sensory museum, to create a welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism and other disabilities.