Community
9 months ago
Illinois pitching coach Mark Allen passes away

He is survived by his wife, Angela, and daughters, Skylar and Avery. Allen totaled over 25 seasons coaching and scouting in professional baseball. He spent five seasons serving as Illinois’ pitching coach from 2020 to 2024.

Community
9 months ago
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners present fruit tree pruning workshop

This will be an outdoor workshop which means participants should dress for the weather and bring gloves and pruning tools if available. Registration is open until one day before the event at go.illinois.edu/FruitTree.

College
9 months ago
Urbana painter’s work showcased in new Giertz Gallery exhibit

The Giertz Gallery acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. All events in the accessible gallery are free and open to the public. Parkland is a Section 504/ADA-compliant institution. For accommodation, call 217/353-2338 or email accessibilityservices@parkland.edu. 

Community
9 months ago
Urbana Park District presents Kickapoo Rail Trail open house

Individuals will also be able to ask planners about construction. This event is open to the public. Call Urbana Park District Planning and Operations at (217) 344-9583 and planners will be happy to discuss the project with you.

Community
9 months ago
Urbana High School senior awarded Cameron Impact Scholarship

“The job of being a teacher is just mentally straining, like psychologically, it’s just so much that goes on,” said Turner. “But now that I’ve had these experiences, there is no way that I can ignore the calling that God has given me to enter education.” 

Community
9 months ago
Winter driving safety tips: How to stay safe on the roads this season

As winter weather sets in, drivers face unique challenges on the road. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can make driving hazardous, but following a few simple safety tips can help prevent collisions and keep you and your loved ones safe this season.

College
9 months ago
UIUC study links traffic issues with unhealthy eating

The study, “Slow traffic, fast food: The effects of time lost on food store choice,” is published in the Journal of Urban Economics [DOI: 10.1016/j.jue.2025.103737]. Authors include Panka Bencsik of Vanderbilt University, Lester Lusher of the University of Pittsburgh and IZA, and Becca Taylor.

Community
9 months ago
Cunningham’s Children’s Home celebrates the success of Julien

Julien, a student who mentored younger students at Cunningham’s Gerber School, transitioned to Urbana High School. With uncertainty, he started with a single photography class. There were challenges and he would occasionally refute going to class, but he always went.

Community
9 months ago
That’s What She Said returns to Parkland College Theatre for a night of storytelling

The highly anticipated production That’s What She Said (TWSS) will return to Parkland College Theatre, at 2400 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign, on February 8.

Community
9 months ago
East-Central Illinois communities rally around local cancer fighters on World Cancer Day

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – February 4 is World Cancer Day, and several local […]

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