Community
1 year ago
Danville Police arrest man with gun and controlled substance

The incident happened on Wednesday, December 5 at around 8:00 p.m. and was stopped around North GIlbert and Roselawn in Danville. During the stop, officers used a Police K9 and the driver was identified as 38-year-old Dometrius L. Jones. Jones attempted to evade the officers by speeding, which started a police pursuit in the area of Grant and Center Streets. Jones soon got out of the vehicle and continued the chase on foot.

Candlestick Lane lighting returns to the southweast Urbana neighborhood this weekend.
Community
1 year ago
Candlestick Lane will open for the season in southeast Urbana

A holiday tradition returns to Urbana this Saturday as the annual lighting of Candlestick Lane kicks off the season. The opening ceremony is set for Saturday at 6 p.m. on Candlestick Lane, located between Cottage Grove and Philo Road, just south of Washington Street.

Community
1 year ago
Local police departments compete in the Badges Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge

The competition takes place from December 6 to 7 and aims to raise funds to support The Salvation Army’s “Love Beyond Christmas” Red Kettle campaign with a fundraising goal of $200,000. This year’s competitor’s include the Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet, and Rantoul police departments. The community must support their favorite department by donating to each team’s kettle location during these dates and times:

IL State News
1 year ago
Champaign, Illinois: Household bills slightly above national average

A new report from doxo.com highlights the most and least expensive cities to live in across the U.S. The report also provides insights into cost-of-living data for over 4,000 cities, including Champaign, Illinois.

Community
1 year ago
American Red Cross encourages people to donate for the holiday season

Also, for a limited time, individuals who donate from December 9 to 15 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. Individuals who donate from December 6, 2024, to January 3, 2025, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt while supplies last. Donations in Champaign County will be available at Market Place Mall on December 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Local charities team up to collect bikes for kids.
Community
1 year ago
The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign hosts kids’ bike giveaway event

On Saturday, December 14 from 2 -4 p.m., the Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the Campus Bike Center and the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (IMC), is holding a Kids’ Bike Giveaway for the community.

Education
1 year ago
Monticello community mourns tragic loss of high school student Andrew B. Beals

The Piatt County community is grieving the sudden loss of 16-year-old Andrew B. Beals, a Monticello High School student, who passed away Monday morning after his car veered off the road near North Old Route 47 and 1900 North Road.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois ranks fifth for most money from Powerball and Mega Millions winnings

According to Legal Poker Sites, Illinois and its residents have earned the fifth most amount of money from Powerball & Mega Millions in the past 10 years.

Community
1 year ago
UPDATE: Cats rescued from hoarding situation in Champaign receiving treatment

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign County Animal Control (CCAC) has been working around […]

Business
1 year ago
Why furnace maintenance is crucial

Getting your furnace serviced regularly is essential for several reasons, as it ensures safety, efficiency, and reliability while also extending the lifespan of your heating system. Getting your furnace checked before winter is an important step for several reasons: