Community
8 months ago
OSFM announces $4 million in grants for essential tools and equipment

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) […]

Community
8 months ago
Urbana Police Department make two firearm related arrests

On March 11, UPD officers responded to reports of an armed subject at the 1100 block of East Florida Avenue. The officers found the suspect who began fleeing on foot. The suspect, identified as a juvenile, was quickly apprehended. The officers recovered a stolen handgun which was believed to be discarded during the pursuit.

Community
8 months ago
East Central Illinois Athletic Association announces major athletic facility upgrades

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The East Central Illinois Athletic Association (ECIAA) is excited […]

Community
8 months ago
Urbana Board of Education appoints Katrina Williams as Assistant Principal

Willliams currently serves as Director of Student Achievement for Young Audiences Charter Schools in the Greater New Orleans area. She has over 20 years of experience in instructional leadership, curriculum development, instructional design and professional learning facilitation.

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Community
8 months ago
Danville Police Department hosting Citizens Police Academy

Each participant will have the opportunity to ride along with an on-duty officer and a tour of the Vermillion County Jail. For more information, contact jlong@danvillepd.org or call 217-431-2250.

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Agriculture
8 months ago
University of Illinois Extension hosts Compost Ambassador program

The course fee is $40, and registration is required. Participants can register at go.illinois.edu/CompostLeader. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Alex Landberg at landberg@illinois.edu.

Community
8 months ago
Champaign Police presents Coffee With a Cop at the Mad Goat

Coffee With a Cop is a community engagement initiative hosted by the CPD. The event allows members of the community to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know officers in the community with no agendas or speeches. It is designed to bring officers and community members together in a relaxed informal setting over a cup of coffee. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Community
8 months ago
Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation announces call for nominations for 2025 Brilliant Spirit Awards

The Brilliant Spirit Awards, organized by Experience Champaign-Urbana, will recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the community who contribute to making the greater Champaign-Urbana area, including Monticello, Tuscola, Arthur, Arcola, Sullivan, and Paxton, a welcoming place for visitors and residents.

Community
8 months ago
Vermilion County Animal Shelter facing overcrowding, seeks community help

The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is urgently seeking assistance from the community after taking in over 100 cats and dogs in the last two weeks. With space completely filled, the shelter took to Facebook on Saturday to announce they are out of room for dogs and are calling for immediate help from potential adopters.

Community
8 months ago
Boneyard Creek hosts its 2025 Community Day

Whether it’s a class volunteer project or a way to bring the family together, Community Day is a great way to restore the natural beauty of Boneyard Creek. To register online, visit boneyardcreek.org. The deadline to register online is April 5. Onsite registration at Scott Park will be available.

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