Community
1 year ago
Urbana School District District hosts National African American Parent Involvement Day

The Urbana School District District #116 schools will host a variety of activities in honor of National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)

Community
1 year ago
Public Safety Alert issued for fraudulent public health official

Public health officials remind residents that official representatives will always provide proper identification and will not conduct unanounced home visits. For any concerns or to verify public health outreach efforts, please contact CUPHD at 217-352-7961 or visit www.c-uphd.org.

Business
1 year ago
State Senator Chapin Rose reappointed as Senate Republican chief budget negotiator

“I am honored to continue serving as the Senate Republican Caucus’s chief budget negotiator,” said Rose. “The state’s budget needs to reflect the priorities of the people of Illinois. Governor Pritzker has failed to do that. In fact, under Governor Pritzker’s leadership, we now have a massive $3 billion budget deficit. The people of my district have plainly said they have had enough of Governor Pritzker’s spending.”

Community
1 year ago
Martinelli’s Market presents 16th annual Prom Benefit Hunger Relief for Eastern Illinois Foodbank

The male and female candidate who raises the most money for the Foodbank will be crowned the night of the event, so don’t forget to donate! Donations to their campaigns can be made online at eifoodbank.org/prom through Friday, February 28. Early bird tickets can be purchased on the website through Friday, January 31 and regular tickets are available for $150 from Saturday, February 1 to Thursday, February 20 or until sold out.

College
1 year ago
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces over $58,000 in college scholarships

These scholarships will be awarded throughout the state of Illinois to students who seek a higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships will only apply to tuition, books, and fees.

Community
1 year ago
Parkland College hosts Women of Impact Scholarship celebration luncheon

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Leaders in the community and at Parkland College joined […]

Community
1 year ago
Crime Stoppers requests assistance in Sally Beauty Supply robbery

He then proceeded to flee. The suspect, captured on video, is described as a black male with a mustache or goatee, 60-65 years old, and approximately 6’0″ tall. He was last seen wearing an orange ballcap, blue Illinois hooded sweatshirt, and jeans. He was last seen in a white sedan.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College celebrates Black History Month

 This year’s theme will have the theme “African Americans and Labor” with corresponding events. Parkland will celebrate African American experiences and accomplishments. The public is invited to participate in events unless stated otherwise beginning on Monday, February 3 with a presentation from Professor Evelyn Reynolds entitled “Black Jobs: A Review of Current U.S. Labor Statistics and Racialized Work.”

Community
1 year ago
C-U at Home announces Illini Men’s basketball raffle

“The Illini basketball community has always been a source of inspiration and pride in our community,” said Melissa Courtwright, Executive Director “We’re excited to offer fans a chance to attend this incredible game while helping us further our mission of addressing homelessness in Champaign-Urbana.”

College
1 year ago
Professor Sara Pedron Haba presents biotechnology presentation at Staerkel Planetarium

The presentation, “Bioengineered Human Disease Models,” will be presented at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium on Friday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. This presentation is a part of Parkland College’s James B. Kaler Science Lecture Series, which is named after UIUC astronomer Jim Kaler who spoke at the series each year for over 20 years.

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