
Pearson has served in the NAACP for more than 12 years, continuing a legacy of civic engagement inspired by her father.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is one of a number of state financial officers still sounding the alarm about Medicaid funding cuts just approved as part of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – A nationwide campaign aiming to promote police-community partnerships through […]

With the school year just around the corner, Exceed Church and The HOYCE Center are teaming up to host S-Cool-A-Palooza, a free community event packed with fun and essential school resources for children ages 5 and up.

For more than three decades Community members, with the City of Danville have been hosting an annual event that started out as a means to bring people of different cultures together.

The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the excitement early this year with a special takeover of the Illinois Product Farmers Market on Thursday, July 24. From 3:30 to 7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, families can enjoy an evening filled with discount fair deals, live entertainment, giveaways, and fresh local products—all just in time for the 2025 Illinois State Fair.

The holiday season is set to shine a little brighter this year as the 3rd Annual Holiday Market & Festival of Trees returns to the iHotel and Conference Center on Saturday, November 22. Co-hosted by Illini Media Group and the Junior League of Champaign-Urbana, the one-day event promises festive fun for the entire family.

The Village of Mahomet has appointed David Smysor as its next Chief of Police, effective October 1, following the retirement of longtime Chief Mike Metzler on September 30. Metzler concludes a law enforcement career spanning over 40 years, including 14 years as Mahomet’s chief.

As other area school districts wrap up their summer meal offerings, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is stepping up to ensure local children don’t go hungry. Starting Friday, July 25, CUPHD will host the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free breakfast and lunch for children aged one to 18 through Monday, August 11.

Horizon Health is expanding access to local healthcare by now offering family medicine services at its Marshall Clinic, located at 1000 North 2nd Street. The new service is available by appointment on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.