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Community
12 months ago
Red Cross volunteers assist 27 people affected by home fires across Illinois

In the past week, Red Cross volunteers in Illinois provided crucial assistance to 27 people impacted by six separate home fires in Kilbourne, Peoria, Champaign, Paxton, Danville, and Paris. The volunteers offered a wide range of support, including emergency financial aid, food, relief items like toiletries, and health and mental health services. They also connected those affected by the fires with available recovery resources.

Community
12 months ago
Savoy resident Silas Wheeler joins Christie Clinic Illinois 5K after recovery from lung cancer

Silas Wheeler, a 21-year-old resident of Savoy, is gearing up to participate in this year’s Christie Clinic Illinois 5K, marking an incredible milestone in his health journey. In 2020, Silas underwent life-saving surgery to remove two-thirds of his right lung due to a cancerous carcinoid tumor that had been blocking the lower lobes of his lung.

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

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

Business
12 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

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