Entertainment
2 months ago
Weather forces cancellation of Champaign’s 25th Annual Parade of Lights

Safety concerns end longtime holiday tradition for 2025, but tree lighting and downtown festivities will continue.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Elmo visits Champaign: Sesame Street Live! tickets on sale for family show

Elmo’s Got the Moves will hit the stage at the Virginia Theatre on March 28, 2026, with pre-sale tickets available this Thursday.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Community invited to join in annual “Messiah sing-along” on November 30

Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana hosts festive music-making event with Handel’s iconic choruses, ending with the “Hallelujah!”

Entertainment
3 months ago
Blackberry Smoke bringing Rattle, Ramble and Roll tour 2026 to Champaign

Southern rock veterans set for March 14 show at the historic Virginia Theatre; tickets on sale Nov. 21 with pre-sale Nov. 20.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Parkland College choir, jazz combo continue fall concert season

Back-to-back performances at Second Stage Theatre highlight student talent and musical variety.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Black Violin brings full circle tour to Champaign’s Virginia Theatre

GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus to perform a groundbreaking fusion of classical and hip-hop on November 12.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Fischer Theatre officially names Ashton Greer as Executive Director

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Fischer Theatre has announced that Ashton Greer has […]

Entertainment
3 months ago
Champaign’s Parade of Lights celebrates 25 years with expanded festivities and sponsorship drive

Local businesses invited to support downstate Illinois’ largest holiday event, set for November 29.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Illinois lottery player hits $850K jackpot on Halloween

Online Lucky Day Lotto® ticket delivers sweet surprise with winning numbers drawn October 29.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Kennekuk County Park invites public to owl night on November 4th

Visitors will learn about migration and behavior of Owls in Central Illinois through indoor and outdoor activity stations.