Community
7 months ago
Champaign Unit 4’s College and Career Readiness team receives first Illinois State Board of Education Pathway Endorsement

The Education Pathway Endorsement is designed for students pursuing careers in education. Graduates of Unit 4 who fulfill the requirements will receive an Education Pathways Endorsement. The Career Technical Education Education Career Pathways Grant aims to increase teacher diversity in the future. Illinois has faced a shortage of educators of color, with a teacher workforce less diverse than its student population.

Community
7 months ago
Angela Patton announced as Poet Laureate by City of Urbana

Patton is a published book author, small business owner, and works for Champaign County. She worked as a journalist and editor earlier into her career. She was also a communications professional at the University of Illinois for over a decade. She was selected through a competitive application process. The poet laureate receives a $2,000 honorarium for the one-year term, funded by the City of Urbana’s Arts & Culture Program.

Community
7 months ago
Illinois State Fair celebrates “100 Days Out” to the 2025 Fair

The celebration takes place on Tuesday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Taft’s Mr. Ribeye, Food Baby, 17th Street Barbecue, Vose’s Korndogs and Hae’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe will be selling food and drinks to preview the Illinois State Fair, which runs August 7 to 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to win two track tickets to every Grandstand concert at the 2025 fair.

Community
7 months ago
Tree removal causes temporary street closures in Urbana

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Urbana residents should be prepared for several temporary street […]

Community
7 months ago
Railroad Historical Society’s 2025 annual meeting brings local railroad history to life

The C&EI Railroad Historical Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting is set to be a landmark event this year, as for the first time, it will be open to the public. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12, at the Vermilion County Museum, located at 116 N. Gilbert Street in Danville. This is an exciting opportunity for railroad enthusiasts and the general public to explore and learn about the rich history of local railroads.

Community
7 months ago
Celebrating National Volunteer Month in April: Honoring those who put in the work

April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the selfless individuals who dedicate their time and energy to bettering their communities. Across the United States, volunteerism has been an integral part of daily life, with many children learning the importance of giving back from an early age. From rural fire and ambulance departments to local shelters and medical clinics, volunteers play an indispensable role in keeping communities functioning and supporting those in need.

Community
7 months ago
Nationwide protests erupt as thousands rally against Trump administration

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – People were protesting across the nation on Saturday, voicing […]

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College
7 months ago
UIUC staff and academic professionals receive Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award

This award recognizes exceptional performance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A committee for the award recommends finalists approved by Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones. The recipients receive $1,500 and a commemorative award. Two staff members are recognized in eight of the functional categories.

College
7 months ago
UIUC celebrates 100 years of George Huff Hall

Huff hall went on to host a series of sporting events for volleyball, wrestling, basketball, fencing, swimming and much more. On top of the sports competition, Huff also held graduation ceremonies, campus dances, concerts and entertainment shows, and intramural competition. It was also home to the “Original March Madness” during the Illinois High School Association state basketball tournaments from 1926 through 1963.

Community
7 months ago
Fantasy football punishment turns into U of I senior memory

“It was honestly a super last minute and not thought out decision to make this race our punishment…It really is a blessing in disguise because, as a senior, who wouldn’t want to have a last semester tour around campus and ending at the Memorial 50-yard line?” said AJ.

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