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News
11 months ago
Crash on US-150 shut down traffic in Danville; Troop 7 units responded

Emergency responders from Troop 7 were on the scene of a vehicle crash on US-150 between Henning Road and Interstate 74 in Danville. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions in the area.

Community
11 months ago
Weekend Weather: Pleasant and sunny weekend ahead with mild temps and light winds

Champaign-area residents can look forward to a beautiful and mild weekend.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign County workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike amid contract dispute

Public employees represented by AFSCME Local 900 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if contract negotiations with Champaign County officials fail to deliver fair wages and benefits. The decision comes as the union’s previous contract expired nearly five months ago, and discussions have reached a standstill.

News
11 months ago
Illinois football announces start times for first three games of 2025 season

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois football team has released start times for […]

Community
11 months ago
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois launch 2025 summer camp season with adventure, leadership, and fun

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) is preparing to welcome hundreds of girls to its annual summer camp program, set to begin June 8 and run through August 1. With more than 60 sessions across three central Illinois locations—Camp Kiwanis in Mahomet, Camp Tapawingo in Metamora, and Camp Widjiwagan in Springfield—the camp offers a wide range of experiences, from canoeing and archery to horseback riding and high ropes courses.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Krannert Center unveils 2025-26 season with ELLNORA Guitar Festival

The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to launch its highly anticipated 2025-26 season with the return of ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival, running September 4–6. This year marks the 11th iteration of the biennial celebration of guitar artistry, held 20 years after the festival’s debut.

News
11 months ago
Pet(s) of the Week: This week, two dogs went to their forever homes

This morning, Whiskey, or gentle giant, topping off at 102 pounds, went home to his dad, mom, and 1 1/2-year-old human sister. He had nothing but love for everyone at the radio center, and you can tell he loves his new dad so much. Luna also went home today – but we didn’t have to look far for her new mom. She will be living her best life with Illini Media Group’s VP/General Manager, Jamie Ulrey. 

Community
11 months ago
Champaign City Council cancels June 3 meeting, schedules special session for June 10

The City Council meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 has been officially cancelled, according to a notice released by the City of Champaign. In its place, a Special Regular Meeting and Post Council Study Session has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.

IL State News
11 months ago
Pritzker vows to veto budget with broad tax hikes as lawmakers try to close $300M gap

With the July 1 deadline looming, Governor J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday drew a firm line in Illinois’ tense budget negotiations, declaring he will veto any spending plan that includes broad tax hikes on individuals, corporations, or sales.

IL State News
11 months ago
Illinois iLottery player wins $1.67 million in FastPlay Jackpot

One lucky Illinois iLottery player is now over $1.67 million richer after hitting the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot, a FastPlay progressive game offered by the Illinois Lottery.