Community
6 months ago
2025 Janice Mitchell Achieving Excellence Scholarship recipients announced

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center (UNCC) announced and celebrated […]

Business
6 months ago
Illinois metro area unemployment goes down and jobs go up

“As unemployment decreased over the last year in most metro areas and payroll remains steady, Illinois continues to prioritize region-specific support for jobseekers through local workforce partners,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. “Illinois also remains laser-focused on investing in our incomparable workforce and creating a positive business environment to bolster economic opportunity in every corner of the state.”

Community
6 months ago
Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy faces setback after cadet fight, leadership reflects on discipline and future

The Illinois National Guard’s Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy, known for helping at-risk youth turn their lives around, is grappling with the aftermath of a recent incident involving a fight between several cadets. The altercation has led to the arrest and expulsion of the involved students, raising questions about the future of the cadets involved.

Community
6 months ago
FIGHT UPDATE: Two eighteen-year-olds arrested after fight breaks out at Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy

A large fight broke out at Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy in Rantoul on Wednesday evening, resulting in the arrest of two 18-year-olds. The incident, involving 70 to 80 cadets, is currently under investigation by the State’s Attorney and the Rantoul Police Department.

Community
6 months ago
Eastern Illinois Foodmobile distributing food to north and south Champaign County

The vehicle will cover southern Champaign County on April 1 and northern Champaign County on April 11. Distribution sites and times are listed at eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html. The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to rural or underserved areas. Updates regarding future food distributions can be found at the Foodbank’s website at eifoodbank.org.

Community
6 months ago
UIUC professor gives food and plasma lecture at Parkland planetarium

Sankaran earned his Ph. D at the California Institute of Technology and joined UIUC’s Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering in 2020. The lectures are filmed by Parkland College TV. Tickets to the Kaler Lectures are $2 or free for Friends of the Staerkel Planetarium.For a show schedule or information about booking the dome, call 217/351-3446 or visit parkland.edu/planetarium.

Community
6 months ago
All-way stop at State Street and Columbia Street

The Public Works Department will be installing an all-way stop at the intersection of State Street and Columbia Street. This intersection has had five crashes in the past five years, with three of these occurring in 2023, which warrants an all-way stop at this location.

Community
6 months ago
Community Day at Monical’s Pizza to benefit Alzheimer’s fundraiser

Monical’s Pizza is inviting you, your family, friends, and neighbors to come together for a meal and support a great cause. On Monday, March 24, participate in Community Day by mentioning or showing the special flier at one of the participating Monical’s Pizza locations in Champaign and Urbana.

Community
6 months ago
First-ever female Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer reflects on what’s important in the job

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer is well aware of the compassion and sensitivity needed in her job – and the spotlight on her as the first female coroner in county history. Brauer, who has worked as Deputy Coroner for nearly four years, ran for coroner on a platform focused on improving transparency, supporting grieving families, and addressing key operational issues in the office.

Community
6 months ago
$35 million upgrade kicks off at Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment facilities

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District (UCSD) has officially […]

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