×
Crime
11 months ago
Armed standoff in Champaign ends peacefully with arrest

An armed individual who barricaded himself inside a residence near the intersection of Halifax and Maynard Drives has been taken into custody without incident, according to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.

Crime
11 months ago
SWAT team executes search warrant in Savoy, one arrested in firearm investigation

A Metro SWAT team executed a search warrant Friday on Sunflower Street near Tickseed Avenue in connection with an ongoing firearm investigation, authorities confirmed.

Community
11 months ago
Officers take to the rooftops for Special Olympics Illinois Fundraiser

Dunkin’ locations across Central Illinois hosted law enforcement officers as they climbed onto rooftops for the 22nd annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois.

Ask The Pros
11 months ago
Lanz Underground Solutions offers pipe replacement advice for aging home systems

Your home’s plumbing isn’t just a convenience—it’s a system that ages over time, often hidden beneath your feet. Jesse Stephens, Underground Solutions Manager at Lanz, says understanding that system is key to avoiding costly damage down the line.

Crime
11 months ago
Body found in Heritage Lake; investigation underway

RANTOUL, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer confirmed Thursday that a […]

News
11 months ago
Felony charge dropped in first trial over pro-Palestine protest at University of Illinois

The first trial connected to pro-Palestine protests at the University of Illinois ended Thursday with a partial acquittal.

News
11 months ago
Illinois basketball hires Camryn Crocker as assistant coach

Illinois head men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood announced Thursday the addition of Camryn Crocker to the Fighting Illini staff as an assistant coach. Crocker, a former standout at the University of Pennsylvania, brings a diverse coaching background and a decade of experience across multiple levels of basketball.

News
11 months ago
Weekend Weather: Sunny, breezy weekend ahead after chance of overnight storms

Expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms early tonight, tapering off by 1 a.m. Skies will then clear, with overnight lows around 58°F. Winds will stay brisk from the west-southwest at 13 to 17 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. Saturday will be sunny and breezy, with highs near 74°F and west winds up to 20 mph, gusting to 28 mph. Saturday night brings mostly clear skies and a low around 53°F. Sunday continues the sunny trend, warming up to 77°F with calmer north-northwest winds around 6 mph — a beautiful end to the weekend.

Education
11 months ago
Unit 4 school board approves new principals in unanimous vote

The Champaign Unit 4 School District has officially named two new principals — both internal candidates long recommended by district leadership.

News
11 months ago
Champaign County faces severe weather threat tonight

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign County is under a Tornado Watch until 10:00 […]