Community
1 year ago
Mahomet’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter seeks bedding donations

Almost 100 beds were delivered in Champaign last week, thanks to the organization “Sleep in Heavenly Peace,” a national non-profit that provides beds for kids across the county.

Community
1 year ago
Fourth Annual Be a Hero 5K raises $17,684.84 in proceeds

The Be a Hero 5K is an exciting superhero themed event open to all walkers and runners of all skill levels. This year’s race, hosted on Cunningham’s campus, included “The Flash” race for runners and a “Hulk” walk for the walkers of the event.

Community
1 year ago
Youth Literature Festival 2024 celebrates literature and young minds in Urbana

The first event takes place from Thursday, October 3 to Friday, October 4 and will feature visits from 15 nationally renowned authors to over 40 classrooms and assemblies.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College concert series opens in October

Parkland College’s fall 2024 concert season will open Saturday, October 12 at 4 p.m. with a joint concert by the Parkland Guitar Ensemble and Parkland College Orchestra.

Community
1 year ago
Urbana Park District releases new web site

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana Park District (UPD) has debuted an updated, […]

Agriculture
1 year ago
Workplace safety in the agricultural industry 

Illinois is a hub for agricultural production, and Champaign-Urbana is surrounded by sprawling farmlands that fuel the state’s economy. However, working in agriculture comes with its own set of unique dangers, particularly when operating heavy machinery and handling large-scale farming equipment.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois vs. Purdue Oct. 12 kickoff time announced

Illinois football has a week off before they host Purdue on Saturday, October 12. The game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. 

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County has been given an Illinois Department of Public Health grant for gun safety

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign County has been awarded a grant from the […]

College
1 year ago
Parkland Theatre presents 12 Angry Jurors in October

The Parkland Second State Theatre is preparing to showcase “12 Angry Jurors,” adapted for stage by Sherman L. Sergel, and based on the Emmy Award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose.

Community
1 year ago
City of Champaign hosts cleanup at Boneyard Creek for America Recycles Day

The event to pick up litter will occur at Boneyard Creek on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00a.m. to noon and will be hosted by City of Champaign staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful.