Community
1 year ago
Champaign Police department find missing 78-year-old woman

The Champaign Police Department (CPD) recently found Mary Griggs, who was reported missing on Wednesday, January 22.

Crime
1 year ago
New arrest warrant issued in fatal Urbana crash; suspect identified as Julio Cucul Bol

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – An updated release from authorities regarding the tragic crash […]

Education
1 year ago
Urbana school district to honor Janice Mitchell for Black History Month

Urbana School District #116 is kicking off Black History Month with a special celebration on Sunday, January 26 at Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School.

Community
1 year ago
Local author Jim Courter releases mystery novel, “Murder Happens”

In Murder Happens, Jim Courter’s latest novel, the quiet streets of Urbana turn into the backdrop for a thrilling mystery.

IL State News
1 year ago
Governor Pritzker announces disaster tax relief for southern California fire victims

Governor J.B. Pritzker, along with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), announced today that disaster tax relief will be available to individuals and businesses in southern California impacted by the wildfires that began on January 7.

Community
1 year ago
Danville Police arrest man with Indiana drug charge warrant during traffic stop

Compton found not to have the necessary license to possess and carry a firearm in Illinois and was charged for that violation. Officers then arrested Compton and took him to the Public Safety Building where he was booked for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Wanted on a Warrant, and Driving While License suspended. 

Community
1 year ago
Danville men arrested at traffic stop for illegal cannabis and firearm

Through more investigation with Vermilion County Sherff’s K9 unit, officers found illegal cannabis along with a firearm with an illegally loaded magazine. Anderson and Jeffries were transported to the Public safety Building where Anderson was booked on Driving While License Revoked and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon.

News
1 year ago
Illinois parents embrace technology to track their children’s location, but concerns over privacy persist

As technology continues to play a major role in parenting, a recent survey reveals that a significant portion of Illinois residents are using tracking apps to monitor their children’s location.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign Fire Department hosts ice rescue technician training

The training will take place from January 24 and 25 at Kaufman Lake in Champaign. The instructors from Muddy River Divers will be teaching firefighters from the CFD, with other area fire departments the techniques for ice rescue.

Community
1 year ago
Urbana fatal crash suspect flees the scene, captured in Texas

Saenz-Suarez was  charged with Reckless Homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal injury crash.