Community
1 year ago
New PrairiePlay playground at Meadowbrook Park is now open

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The new PrairiePlay playground at Meadowbrook Park is now open to […]

Community
1 year ago
Champaign Police make arrest after investigation into October 30 shooting incident

Champaign Police have made an arrest following an investigation into a shooting incident on Wednesday.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign Fire Department to conducting hazardous materials training

 The Champaign Fire Department will conduct hazardous materials training November 4, 6, and 8, at Sholem Aquatic Center at 2205 Sangamon Dr. in Champaign.

Business
1 year ago
Parkland College finalizes transfer agreement with SIU Carbondale

Parkland College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale now have a partnership that will allow Parkland students to earn SIU bachelor’s degrees remotely and for less money in 12 academic programs.

Community
1 year ago
I-57 closures end in Champaign after mental health crisis is addressed

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – I-57 in Champaign was temporarily shut down in both directions […]

Community
1 year ago
Unit 4 Board of Education approved two administrative appointments this week

The Unit 4 Board of Education (BOE) approved two administrative appointments during their BOE meeting this week. 

Community
1 year ago
Urbana School District #116 school report card updates

Urbana School District #116 received their grades from the Illinois State Board of Education. The Illinois Report Card assesses academic achievement, student and teacher information, and financial data at the state, district, and school levels.

Community
1 year ago
UPDATED: Major field fire near Ogden has spread quickly and tied up traffic

A major field fire near Ogden has impacted traffic on I-74 near the border of Champaign and Vermilion counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a “red flag warning” today from 1 – 7 p.m. due to the combination of wind and low humidity.

Community
1 year ago
Lottery to be held to determine ballot placement in Urbana Mayoral election

Ballot placement will be decided in the Urbana City Council chambers on November 6 at 9:00 a.m. A lottery will be held to determine if mayoral candidates Annie Adams or DeShawn Williams will appear first on the ballot for the Consolidated Primary Election.

Community
1 year ago
University of Illinois extension hosts Pumpkins Beyond the Patch

If you are a seasoned gardener or even somebody who just wants to learn how to grow pumpkins, come on down! Admission is free, but registration in advance is highly preferred by November 19. Registration is available at go.illinois.edu/BeyondthePatch.