Crime
1 year ago
Champaign woman sentenced to 27 years for leading large drug operation in Central Illinois

The 36-year-old woman, Malaia A. Turner, was sentenced on Monday, September 23 to 27 years for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of substances containing methamphetamine.

College
1 year ago
Illinois’ defensive coordinator Aaron Henry nominated for prestigious award

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois’ defensive coordinator Aaron Henry is this week’s nominee for the 2024 […]

Agriculture
1 year ago
Fiber internet coming to rural Champaign County

Local farmers, elected officials, and a local internet company were all on hand this morning to unveil a network of 124 miles of fiber backbone cabling carrying gigabit internet speeds. 

College
1 year ago
Illini baseball announces two home games this week

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois baseball had announced its upcoming fall schedule. The […]

Obituaries
1 year ago
Joyce Bielert

Joyce was born on September 5, 1962, a daughter of Harold and Donna York. She married Kevin Bielert on August 22, 1981 in Urbana. He died on February 17, 2024.

College
1 year ago
UIUC ranked 9th for Top Public Schools

The Best Colleges ranking cover a wide array of institutions from the small liberal arts colleges to the large research institutions. Their methodology for ranking these consider a variety of factors including academic reputation, cost of attendance and return on investment using several different surveys.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois State Conference NAACP holds its 87th Annual Convention in Champaign

The organization will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Friday, September 27 at the Salem Baptist Church. Prior to the meeting, individuals from the Salem Baptist Church and the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail will unveil the official Salem Baptist Church trail marker.

College
1 year ago
Illinois linebacker Ryan Meed named as a semifinalist for 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy

Illinois linebacker Ryan Meed has been named as a semifinalist for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy, according to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.

Agriculture
1 year ago
City of Champaign hosts tax increment finance joint review meeting

The City of Champaign Tax Increment Finance Joint Review Board will meet next Monday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the council chambers.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign Police make arrest in investigation of threat to Parkland College

A Champaign man has been arrested following online threats of violence against Parkland College.