Community
1 year ago
Urbana School District #116 opens application for board seats

The Urbana School District #116 Board of Education is opening applications for the Sub-District 1 and Sub-District 6 Board of Education Seats.

Community
1 year ago
BIBIBOP Asian Grill launches nine new menu items

The restaurant, known for its customizable bowls, is announced a new lineup of menu items on January 1 of 2025. These new items include a variety of nine proteins, toppings, and bases which include:

Business
1 year ago
Parkland College Board of Trustees approve tuition and fee increase

On top of this, there will be book fees to select courses on the approved 2025–2026 course fee schedule. Trustees also resolved to adopt a Douglas County property assessment agreement. This agreement sets a valuation for a brownfield property in Douglas County, making it an attractive option for a company planning to establish a $750 million corn wet milling and biofermentation manufacturing plant.

Community
1 year ago
Danville juvenile arrested for loaded gun possession

He was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and will remain in custody until his hearing. The Danville Police Department emphasizes that all individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. They urge the community to come forward with any further information regarding this incident by contacting the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers via their website, mobile app P3TIPS, or anonymously by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).

Community
1 year ago
South Ridge Park to get walking loop improvements starting in March

The Urbana Park District is set to begin improvements to the walking loop at South Ridge Park in March. The project will replace the existing asphalt path with a five-foot wide concrete trail, enhancing accessibility and durability for park-goers.

IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker proposes $55.2B budget without new taxes, but warns of federal uncertainty under new president

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered his fiscal year 2026 […]

Education
1 year ago
Monticello superintendent apologizes after wax museum incident involving blackface allegation

Superintendent Adam Clapp of the Monticello School District issued a public apology on Wednesday after his daughter, who is White, portrayed a Black basketball star, JuJu Watkins, during a school wax museum event. The portrayal, which included makeup to darken her skin tone, sparked outrage among parents and raised concerns about racism and cultural sensitivity.

Crime
1 year ago
Glenview family faces suspect in fatal hit-and-run of daughter Katie Abraham

The family of a young woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in Urbana was in the courtroom hearing of 29-year-old Julio Bol. Bol is accused of killing their daughter, 20-year-old Katie Abraham, in a crash after consuming a large amount of alcohol, and then fleeing the scene. Joe and Michelle Abraham arrived in Urbana on Wednesday, marking exactly one month since the tragic accident that also claimed the life of their daughter, along with 21-year-old Chloe Polzin.

Education
1 year ago
Danville school board appoints John Hart as interim superintendent

The Danville District 118 School Board voted on Wednesday night to appoint Assistant Superintendent John Hart as the district’s interim superintendent. Hart will step into the role while the Illinois Association of School Boards conducts a search for a permanent superintendent.

College
1 year ago
UIUC announces new division to oversee the Illinois Arboretum

Head of DPNS and Executive Director, Peterson will draw inspiration from the Arboretum’s 2021 Master plan, focusing on improving iconic physical spaces, creating connections between those spaces, growing partnerships, and increasing communication with the community and donors. While many Arboretum activities will continue, Peterson explains that the community must be patient as the division navigates a new facility.