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Crime
1 year ago
Investigation underway after shooting leaves one injured in Champaign

An investigation is ongoing following a Sunday afternoon shooting in Champaign that left one person injured.

News
1 year ago
Bicyclist hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by car on I-74 near Urbana

A bicyclist was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Interstate 74 near Urbana on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the eastbound lane of I-74, near milepost 183, with State Police responding to the scene at approximately 7:45 p.m.

News
1 year ago
Illinois men’s basketball earns no. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament, set to face Xavier or Texas in round of 64

– For the fifth consecutive season, Illinois men’s basketball secured a No. 6 seed in the Midwest region of the NCAA Tournament.

News
1 year ago
Illinois women’s basketball returns to NCAA Tournament as eight-seed, faces Creighton in first round

 After falling short of an NCAA Tournament bid in the 2023-24 season, the Illinois women’s basketball team has earned a return to the postseason as an eight-seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Education
1 year ago
Over $99,600 in grants awarded to Illinois schools for field trips to state parks and natural areas

More than $99,600 in funding has been awarded to 113 schools across Illinois to support field trips for over 7,000 students to explore the state’s natural resources. The grants, provided through the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program, will allow students to visit state parks, museums, nature centers, and other conservation areas to engage in hands-on learning about nature and conservation.

News
1 year ago
Champaign-Urbana responds to tornado warnings Friday as severe weather hits Midwest

The NWS warning indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, with “quarter-size hail” reported in the area near the Village of Pesotum, roughly 14 miles south of Champaign-Urbana.

Crime
1 year ago
Aggravated unlawful possession of a handgun (Under 21) driving under the influence of alcohol

Officers arrived and learned the male driver ran into the woods west of the crash site. Witnesses provided a clear and accurate description of the suspect which allowed the officers to check the woods.

Crime
1 year ago
Danville teen arrested for possessing loaded firearm after attempting to flee from police

An 18-year-old Danville man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday evening after attempting to flee from police during a routine patrol.

Crime
1 year ago
Danville woman arrested on firearm and drug charges after traffic stop

A Danville woman was arrested late Friday evening following a traffic stop that uncovered a stolen firearm and illegal substances. At around 9:45 p.m. on March 14, officers from the Danville Police Department’s Community Housing Unit (C.H.U.) stopped a vehicle in the area of W. English and N. Walnut Streets for a registration violation.

Crime
1 year ago
Man accused of killing two women in Urbana hit-and-run indicted by Grand Jury

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – 29-year-old Julio Bol, accused of killing two women in […]