High School
12 months ago
House committee advances bill to allow high school athletes to compete on school and non-school teams

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – A House committee in Illinois advanced a bill on […]

Education
12 months ago
University of Illinois Soybean Innovation Lab to shut down after over a decade of research

The lab, which worked to expand soybean cultivation for both African and U.S. economic benefit, was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been undergoing restructuring as part of a larger federal initiative.

Community
12 months ago
OSFM announces $4 million in grants for essential tools and equipment

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) […]

Community
12 months ago
Urbana Police Department make two firearm related arrests

On March 11, UPD officers responded to reports of an armed subject at the 1100 block of East Florida Avenue. The officers found the suspect who began fleeing on foot. The suspect, identified as a juvenile, was quickly apprehended. The officers recovered a stolen handgun which was believed to be discarded during the pursuit.

Crime
12 months ago
University of Illinois police arrest suspect in sexual abuse case

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) has made […]

News
12 months ago
One dead, three injured in Danville fire, victim identified as Eastern Illinois University student

A devastating overnight fire in Danville has resulted in one death and three injuries, including an Eastern Illinois University female student, whose identity is currently being withheld. The Danville Fire Department responded to the scene around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, on Fletcher Drive near Fletcher Place, after receiving reports of heavy fire and smoke.

News
12 months ago
Illini earn major Big Ten honors for Jakucionis, Riley, and Ivisic

The 2025 All-Big Ten teams and individual award winners were announced by the conference office, alongside Big Ten accolades from the Associated Press. Illinois basketball had several standouts recognized for their impressive performances this season.

Community
12 months ago
East Central Illinois Athletic Association announces major athletic facility upgrades

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The East Central Illinois Athletic Association (ECIAA) is excited […]

Community
12 months ago
Urbana Board of Education appoints Katrina Williams as Assistant Principal

Willliams currently serves as Director of Student Achievement for Young Audiences Charter Schools in the Greater New Orleans area. She has over 20 years of experience in instructional leadership, curriculum development, instructional design and professional learning facilitation.

Education
12 months ago
Champaign Unit 4 to host community discussion on strategic plan

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will host an important community discussion on the District’s Strategic Plan. Families and community members are invited to attend this event to hear directly from staff about the current state and future direction of the plan.