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Community
1 year ago
Youth equestrians set to showcase skills at local show

The 4-H Horse project is more than just about riding horses. Kids learn responsibility, leadership, and master riding techniques. The event is free and family-friendly, and will include English, Western, and Trail classes and fast-paced games such as barrel racing, keyhole, poles, and more.

Community
1 year ago
Kendall Gill Golf Benefit returns July 14 to support Cunningham Children’s Home

Golfers, Illini fans, and community champions are invited to tee off for a cause at the 36th Annual Kendall Gill Golf Benefit on Monday, July 14, at the University of Illinois Golf Course in Savoy.

Community
1 year ago
Prairie Dragon Paddlers invite public to Friends and Family Day at Homer Lake on June 29

The Prairie Dragon Paddlers, a vibrant team of local breast cancer survivors, will host a special Friends & Family Day at Homer Lake on Sunday, June 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. The community is warmly invited to join in an afternoon of celebration, awareness, and paddling on the water.

Community
1 year ago
Urbana to host Juneteenth 2025 events, including workshops and a ceremony

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – In celebration of Juneteenth 2025, the City of Urbana […]

Community
1 year ago
Soulful Streets Festival to celebrate Juneteenth in Urbana today

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.

Community
1 year ago
Fire officials urge lithium-ion battery safety ahead of National Fire Prevention Week

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.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County to honor late Senator Scott M. Bennett with building dedication on July 16

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.

Community
1 year ago
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for August 9 in Champaign County

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.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign-Urbana gears up for Juneteenth with events, celebrations, and community reflection

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.

Community
1 year ago
Local favorite Pandamonium Doughnuts to close by the end of June

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.

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