Community
7 months ago
Savoy Village President candidates speaking at the Savoy Municipal Center

The Forum will be live-streamed on the Village of Savoy Facebook page. A recording of the session will be available after the event on the League of Women Voters YouTube channel. The Consolidated Municipal Election is April 1. In-person early voting begins March 12 at the Brookens Administrative Center and opens at county-wide locations on March 24.

Elections
7 months ago
Champaign councilman apologizes for posting swastika, but won’t step down from seat

Dozens of community members spoke on Tuesday night about how they felt after Champaign Councilman Davion Williams posted a swastika on Facebook last Friday. Williams, a representative for District 1, listened as residents, faith leaders, and fellow council members asked him to step down from the council. While Williams publicly apologized and acknowledged the harm he caused, he ultimately refused to step down from his position despite numerous calls to do so.

Elections
7 months ago
Champaign City Council member apologizes for controversial Facebook post, commits to unity

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – In a apology letter to the community, City Council […]

Elections
7 months ago
UPDATE: Champaign City Council condemns actions of fellow councilman featuring a swastika

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign City Council member Davion Williams faced backlash on […]

Elections
7 months ago
Champaign City Council member faces backlash posting swastika on Facebook

Champaign City Council member Davion Williams is facing significant criticism after updating his Facebook profile picture to a swastika earlier today. The symbol, widely associated with hate and violence due to its use by Nazi Germany, sparked outrage among community members who quickly condemned the post.

Elections
8 months ago
Urbana voters invited to candidate forums for Mayor and City Council Ward 6 ahead of February primary

Urbana residents will have the chance to hear directly from candidates running for Mayor and City Council Ward 6 during an upcoming Candidate Forum on Thursday, January 30 at 7 p.m. The forum will be held at the Urbana City Council Chambers, located at 400 South Vine Street.

Elections
8 months ago
Candidates face off in packed Urbana mayoral forum as primary elections approach

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The race for Urbana mayor is heating up as […]

Community
10 months ago
UPDATE: Most local election results are finalized

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – As of 6 a.m., 90% of local election votes […]

Community
11 months ago
Lottery to be held to determine ballot placement in Urbana Mayoral election

Ballot placement will be decided in the Urbana City Council chambers on November 6 at 9:00 a.m. A lottery will be held to determine if mayoral candidates Annie Adams or DeShawn Williams will appear first on the ballot for the Consolidated Primary Election.