News
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
9 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.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Illinois offers $679K in grants to boost specialty crops and support underserved farmers

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is set to distribute more than $679,000 in federal funding over the next three years to bolster the state’s specialty crop industry, with a focus on supporting small, new, veteran, and underserved farmers and communities.

News
9 months ago
Motorcyclist killed in Danville crash after vehicle fails to yield

A 46-year-old Danville man died Wednesday afternoon following a collision between his motorcycle and a Honda CRV at the intersection of S. Gilbert Street and Bluff Street, authorities reported.

Community
9 months ago
Experience Champaign-Urbana hosting African American Heritage Bus Tour

The tour takes place on Friday, June 13, to celebrate Juneteenth. The tour gives participants an opportunity to explore significant African American landmarks in the region, with stories, landmarks, and contributions in the community. The ECU is partnering with The Family Room, a non-profit organization serving families with foster children or children in transition to provide care packs, clean clothes, and other necessities.