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Community
11 months ago
Small-town surprise: Ashmore resident wins over $530K in Illinois Lottery FastPlay game

Big luck struck a tiny town last week when a lucky Illinois Lottery player won $532,504 playing the FastPlay Cash Castle game.

News
11 months ago
Duplex fire near Parkland College quickly contained by Champaign FD

 At 10:43 a.m. on Thursday, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire in the 3300 block of Boulder Ridge Drive. 

Crime
11 months ago
Federal prosecutors to retry Sen. Emil Jones III after bribery mistrial

CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) – Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday they plan to retry Illinois […]

News
11 months ago
A look back at the biggest headlines from Chambana Today’s first year

A look back at the biggest headlines from Chambana Today’s first year.

News
11 months ago
Purple Heart medal to be returned to WWII veteran’s family in Geneva ceremony

A long-lost Purple Heart medal will finally make its way back to the family of a late World War II veteran, thanks to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and his ongoing effort to reunite families with cherished military honors.

Community
11 months ago
Urbana man arrested on child sex charges after multi-state investigation

On the morning of June 11, officers with the Urbana Police Department arrested a 38-year-old man on preliminary charges related to child exploitation at his residence in the 1900 block of N. Lincoln Avenue.

Crime
11 months ago
Arrest made in hit and run that hospitalized Danville four-year-old

On Tuesday June 10 at around 7:45 p.m., Danville police officers responded to a hit and run traffic crash in the 1600 block of Edgewood Drive. Officers learned that the victim was four years old.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign-Urbana honors Juneteenth 2025 with week of reflection, music, and community

The Champaign-Urbana community is marking Juneteenth 2025 with a vibrant lineup of events honoring freedom, resilience, and Black history. From concerts and crafts to storytelling and historical dedications, this year’s celebrations promise opportunities for all ages to reflect and engage.

News
11 months ago
Champaign City Council unanimously approves design plans for new fire station N. 3

A long-awaited step toward modernizing fire protection services in Champaign took a leap forward Tuesday night as the City Council unanimously approved two key resolutions for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 3.

Education
11 months ago
Lawsuit alleges decade of abuse, inaction in Paxton-Buckley-Loda school district

A newly filed lawsuit is shedding light on disturbing allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within the Paxton-Buckley-Loda (PBL) School District, spanning more than a decade. The suit, filed by three individuals including two parents, accuses teacher and coach Robert Pacey of grooming and sexually assaulting students, and claims the district failed to act on repeated warnings.