URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – In celebration of Juneteenth 2025, the City of Urbana […]
The City of Urbana will celebrate Juneteenth with flavor, music, and culture as it hosts the Soulful Streets: A Juneteenth Food Truck Festival on Tuesday, June 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Illinois Street City Lot, located at the corner of Vine and Illinois Streets.
This year’s National Fire Prevention Week will focus on an increasingly relevant issue: lithium-ion battery safety. These rechargeable batteries power many devices we use daily — smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-bikes, power tools, and toys — and while convenient, they also pose fire risks when misused.
The Champaign County Board and the Scott M. Bennett Dedication Committee invite the public to attend a building dedication celebration on Wednesday, July 16, in honor of the late State Senator Scott M. Bennett.
Champaign County residents will have a chance to safely dispose of toxic household products at an upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, August 9. Sponsored by the Illinois EPA, the drop-off event is open to all Illinois residents and will be held at the State Farm Center’s southwest parking lot off Saint Mary’s Road in Champaign, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
As Juneteenth approaches, the Champaign-Urbana area is preparing a range of community-centered events that highlight the history, culture, and legacy of the holiday. From panel discussions and family fun to special museum access across the region, residents will have multiple ways to engage and reflect.
After 12 years of serving the Champaign-Urbana area with their unique approach to an American breakfast staple, the family behind Pandamonium Doughnuts has announced that they will be closing up shop by the end of the month.
Saturday, June 15th just reinforced my decision to move back to Champaign-Urbana 15 years ago. There really is something for everyone in this town, and yesterday had so many great options, I didn’t even have time to do ALL the things I wanted to do.
Hundreds of protests took place on Saturday, June 14, the same day that a massive military parade, estimated to cost $40 million dollars, took place in Washington D.C.
One of the area’s most unique annual events blending music, nature, and learning is set to return for its fifth rendition later this month.