Community
8 months ago
Power outage and weather cancel Urbana’s Juneteenth celebration and Neighborhood Nights

Urbana’s Juneteenth Celebration and Neighborhood Nights, scheduled for this evening at the Health & Wellness Center, have been canceled due to severe weather conditions and a power outage affecting the facility.

Agriculture
8 months ago
Study led by U of I professor finds climate change harmful to global food production

A June 18 study published in Nature found that climate change is putting the world’s food production at risk, as opposed to previous studies that suggested warming could increase global food production. 

news
8 months ago
Veterans take on STEM Boot Camp at University of Illinois to prepare for college life

This summer, a select group of enlisted student veterans will participate in a rigorous, weeklong academic boot camp at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed to prepare them for college life. Hosted from June 21–28 by the Chez Veterans Center in collaboration with the national nonprofit Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), the immersive STEM-focused experience simulates the intensity of a college finals week, requiring each participant to complete 75 academic hours.

Entertainment
8 months ago
Pens to Lens returns with youth films and red-carpet premiere

The Pens to Lens Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition is returning to Champaign in 2025.

Community
8 months ago
Youth equestrians set to showcase skills at local show

The 4-H Horse project is more than just about riding horses. Kids learn responsibility, leadership, and master riding techniques. The event is free and family-friendly, and will include English, Western, and Trail classes and fast-paced games such as barrel racing, keyhole, poles, and more.

News
8 months ago
Downed wires and flooded roads after severe storm — drive with caution

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – Wires are down across the area following an intense […]

Crime
8 months ago
Danville Police arrest suspect after high-speed chase and community-assisted manhunt

A 42-year-old Danville man is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle before fleeing on foot and attempting to hide from officers.

Crime
8 months ago
Armed barricade in Urbana ends peacefully after seven-hour standoff with SWAT

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a high-risk arrest operation in Urbana concluded safely after a tense, hours-long standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and SWAT teams.

Ask The Pros
8 months ago
Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker: A dynamic duo transforming Champaign-Urbana’s real estate scene

In the competitive world of real estate, partnerships can make all the difference. Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker, both esteemed agents with Keller Williams TREC, have joined forces to offer unparalleled service to clients in the Champaign-Urbana area.  

IL State News
8 months ago
Massey Commission: Traffic stops on black drivers worse than anyone thinks

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The pandemic brought the numbers down somewhat, but […]