A crash in the construction zone along southbound Interstate 57 at milepost 237, near the I-74 interchange, has caused significant traffic delays Monday afternoon. Authorities are urging drivers to seek alternate routes while emergency responders work to clear the scene.
At Cunningham, there are many children who’ve experienced trauma. A good example is Ace, who is a 10-year-old resident. When he’s having a tough morning, Cunningham staff bring Ace to the sensory room where he can jump on the crash pad, shoots hoops and listens to music. These tools are important to help Ace calm down and get ready to learn. Ace now asks to the sensory room because it has become something steady and safe in his life.
The showing takes place Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m. Get ready for a night packed with joy, music, and moments you’ll never forget — it’s the Jesus Music Tour with CAIN and special guest Charley Cain! If you love singing your heart out, dancing like nobody’s watching, and celebrating faith in the most fun and uplifting way, this show is for you. Tickets for this show go on sale for the general public Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11am.
Donors who come May 1 to 18 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice and those who come May 19 to 31 will receive an exclusive American Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. All those who come in may will also be entered a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May.
The Champaign Police Department is inviting the public to take part in a series of events during National Police Week, observed May 12–18, to honor fallen officers, recognize staff achievements, and foster community connection.
The Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation is hosting a special screening of the documentary “SATURDAY October 7th” tonight at 5:00 p.m. in Room 23 of the UIUC Psychology Building (603 E. Daniel St., Champaign). The event includes a post-film Q&A with survivor Guido Kohan and Monique Beadle, Executive Producer of the film.
In April, Chambana Today continued its coverage of crime and public safety developments across Champaign and Vermilion counties, highlighting a range of incidents from arrests and investigations to court proceedings. The region saw ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address violent crime, impaired driving, and illegal firearms.
Arson robs communities of its assets, lives, and property, according to the United State Fire Administration (USFA). It can result in increased insurance premiums, loss of business revenue, and a decrease in property value. The fire service can reduce arson and its effect by informing residents of measures to safeguard their property, homes, and buildings. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported fire departments responding to an annual average of 52,260 intentionally set structure fires from 2014 to 2018.
Cooper Albert, also known as Coop Dawg, the driver of the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and his copilot BBQ Bridget will be handing out wiener whistles at multiple events from Thursday, May 8 to Monday, May 12. Events are as follows:
The driver who crashed into a Mattoon nursing home on Friday, killing one resident and seriously injuring another, is now facing multiple felony charges.