Elections
5 months ago
Senator Paul Faraci honored as 2025 Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year by IACAA

On Tuesday, July 8, State Senator Paul Faraci was formally presented with the 2025 Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) during a special ceremony at the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) offices in Urbana.

Elections
5 months ago
Champaign County Clerk & Recorder’s Office temporarily closing for relocation

The Champaign County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be temporarily closed starting Monday, July 7, as it begins a two-week relocation to the Bennett Administrative Center at 102 E. Main St. in Urbana.

Elections
5 months ago
Pritzker picks administration insider as third term running mate

Five days after announcing his re-election bid, Governor JB Pritzker has chosen Christian Mitchell to be his running mate.

Elections
7 months ago
Krishnamoorthi enters 2026 senate race, brings $19M war chest and national security credentials

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate, entering the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. With nearly $20 million in campaign funds and a growing national profile, the Schaumburg Democrat becomes the third major candidate in what is shaping up to be one of Illinois’ most closely watched contests.

Elections
7 months ago
Historic day for Urbana: DeShawn Williams sworn in as city’s first Black mayor

History was made on Saturday, May 3, as DeShawn Williams was sworn in as the 50th mayor of Urbana—and the city’s first Black mayor—in an uplifting ceremony at Lincoln Square Mall. The milestone event drew hundreds of residents and community leaders who gathered to witness a defining moment in Urbana’s history.

Elections
7 months ago
Former Illinois Governor George Ryan dies at 91

George Ryan, former Illinois governor and one of the state’s most consequential and controversial political figures, has died at the age of 91. His death was confirmed by former Republican State Representative Jim Durkin.

Elections
7 months ago
Urbana City Council to attend Mayor-Elect Williams’ public inaugural celebration

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – A majority quorum of the Urbana City Council may […]

Elections
7 months ago
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth endorses Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat​

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has received a significant endorsement in her bid for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by retiring Senator Dick Durbin.

Elections
7 months ago
R. Cary Capparelli announces bid for U.S. Senate as Republican candidate from Illinois

International businessman and university instructor R. Cary Capparelli announced Monday morning that he will seek the Republican nomination for the United States Senate from Illinois in the upcoming election.

Elections
8 months ago
Pritzker endorses Stratton for U.S. Senate, shaping early battle for Durbin’s seat

Governor JB Pritzker on Friday gave a major early boost to Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton’s U.S. Senate campaign, formally endorsing his longtime running mate less than 24 hours after Senator Dick Durbin announced his retirement.