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College
1 year ago
UIUC study links traffic issues with unhealthy eating

The study, “Slow traffic, fast food: The effects of time lost on food store choice,” is published in the Journal of Urban Economics [DOI: 10.1016/j.jue.2025.103737]. Authors include Panka Bencsik of Vanderbilt University, Lester Lusher of the University of Pittsburgh and IZA, and Becca Taylor.

Community
1 year ago
Cunningham’s Children’s Home celebrates the success of Julien

Julien, a student who mentored younger students at Cunningham’s Gerber School, transitioned to Urbana High School. With uncertainty, he started with a single photography class. There were challenges and he would occasionally refute going to class, but he always went.

Community
1 year ago
That’s What She Said returns to Parkland College Theatre for a night of storytelling

The highly anticipated production That’s What She Said (TWSS) will return to Parkland College Theatre, at 2400 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign, on February 8.

Elections
1 year ago
Champaign City Council member apologizes for controversial Facebook post, commits to unity

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – In a apology letter to the community, City Council […]

Community
1 year ago
East-Central Illinois communities rally around local cancer fighters on World Cancer Day

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – February 4 is World Cancer Day, and several local […]

Community
1 year ago
Urbana High School hosts the Polar Plunge

In previous years, UHS has participated in the plunge at the Lake of The Woods in Mahomet. The event is put on by Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, who is partnered with Special Olympics throughout the year.

News
1 year ago
University of Washington names Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones as next President

The University of Washington (UW) Board of Regents announced on Monday that Robert J. Jones, currently serving as Chancellor at the University of Illinois, has been selected as the institution’s 34th president. His five-year contract will begin on August 1.  Jones’ appointment marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first African American to lead the University of Washington.

News
1 year ago
Genesis Bryant earns Big Ten Co-Player of the Week honors after Illinois’ 3-0 week

Genesis Bryant has been named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week for the third time in her career after leading Illinois to a 3-0 week, including two road wins and the program’s first-ever victory over Maryland. The announcement came on Monday from the Big Ten conference office.

News
1 year ago
Huge honors for Freshmen Illinois men’s basketball players Riley and Jakucionis

Illinois basketball is getting strong performances from its freshman class as Will Riley was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, and Kasparas Jakucionis earned a spot on the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List.

Community
1 year ago
Experience-CU presents the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Bus Tour

The tour takes place from 10:00 a.m. to noon departing at Champaign’s Douglass Center at 504 E. Grove St. Entry is $10 per adult and $5 per child aged 17 and under. Reservations are required at ccafricanamericanheritage.org/community-tours.