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Adult pushing a person in a wheelchair along a park path on a sunny day; both wear knit hats and jackets, backpack attached to chair.
Community
8 hours ago
Six Wheelchair-Friendly Trails to Explore Around Champaign-Urbana

From a Dark Sky Park in Rankin to a sculpture garden in Urbana, the Champaign-Urbana area has several wheelchair-friendly trails worth exploring year-round.

White stick-figure family above colorful letters spelling FOSTER CARE on a dark textured background.
Community
18 hours ago
Illinois celebrates Foster Parent Appreciation Month: A state leading the nation in kinship care

Illinois continues to provide strong support for vulnerable children.

Poster with a large agave plant on a rusted background and curved text reading CHAMPAGNE at the top and AGAVE FEST at the bottom.
Community
1 day ago
Champaign Agave Fest Brings Week of Tequila, Mezcal, and Cultural Events to the Area

The first Champaign Agave Fest runs April 30 through May 5, bringing tequila and mezcal tastings, food specials, and cultural events to venues across the county.

Adult hand gently cradles a baby's small hand, conveying care and connection against a dark background.
Community
1 day ago
Crisis Nursery temporarily reduces overnight care due to staffing shortage

Daytime and evening services continue, while 24/7 crisis line remains operational.

Aerial map showing a full road closure at the intersection of East Church St and Dunlap Ave/RT 45, highlighted with a yellow block and red outline on the southeast corner.
Community
2 days ago
Church Street to temporarily close at railroad crossing in Savoy

SAVOY, IL (Chambana Today) — A full closure of east Church Street at the […]

Group of diverse volunteers in neon vests cheerfully high-fiving outdoors at sunset in a park
Community
3 days ago
Urbana High students honored for years of community service

Fifth Annual Mayoral Recognition Program celebrates students’ volunteer efforts.

Icon for the American Red Cross Tornado app: a red tornado spiral on a white rounded square with a small red cross and 'American Red Cross' text nearby in the listing
Community
4 days ago
Millions in Midwest face high tornado risk; Red Cross urges preparedness

Severe storms expected across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky with potential for intense tornadoes and flash flooding.

Smiling woman in a beige blazer holds a framed certificate that reads '2026 Illinois 4-H Scholarship' at a 4-H event backdrop.
Community
6 days ago
Macon and Piatt County 4-H members honored at statewide awards ceremony

Five 4-H members from Macon and Piatt counties were recognized at a statewide ceremony in Champaign, earning awards in leadership, community service, animal sciences, and project learning.

Runners lined up at the start under a blue inflatable arch with a 'START' banner across, ready for a race.
Community
7 days ago
Michael Hogue Team mile kicks off Christie Clinic Illinois race weekend

The 1K race event took place last night, marking the start of the annual multi-day race event.

Event poster advertising a Reading and Q&A with Nico Lang for 'American Teenager'; man wearing a hat on a yellow panel with event details and a QR code in the corner.
Community
1 week ago
LGBTQ+ journalist and author to hold book reading and Q&A in Champaign in May

Nico Lang, author of “American Teenager,” will hold a book reading and Q&A at New Covenant Fellowship in Champaign next month, documenting the lives of transgender teens across seven states.

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