Community
1 month ago
Parkland to host free career exploration workshop for electrical, HVAC, industrial careers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Parkland College is set to host a free career […]

High School
2 months ago
Back to school season is the perfect time to stress importance of handwashing

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With C-U area students returning to school, it’s important […]

High School
2 months ago
Should your child be taking pre-workout supplements?

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With fall fast approaching and many C-U area teens […]

Community
5 months ago
AVERAGE JOE: Well done ALL 2024-25 high school sports participants!

With the 2024-2025 High School sports season close to an end (baseball, softball, soccer, among a few others still competing) I thought it necessary to send out an ode to the local high school sports teams and a shout out to those who made the season possible.

High School
7 months ago
House committee advances bill to allow high school athletes to compete on school and non-school teams

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – A House committee in Illinois advanced a bill on […]

Community
8 months ago
Urbana School District #116 opens application for board seats

The Urbana School District #116 Board of Education is opening applications for the Sub-District 1 and Sub-District 6 Board of Education Seats.

Community
8 months ago
IHSA Wrestling State Championships hosted at the State Farm Center this weekend

Tickets to the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament range from $10–12 per session or $50–60 for an all-session ticket. Various weight classes from 1A, 2A and 3A schools begin at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, 8:30 a.m. on Friday, and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Tickets are available through the Illinois Ticket Office at statefarmcenter.com or by calling 1-866-ILLINI-1. 

Education
9 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education issues guidance on federal immigration enforcement

The document advises districts to name a person or department where federal authorities can be directed. It also urges designating a “point person” to review record requests or subpoenas from immigration agencies.

Community
10 months ago
Cunningham Children’s Home celebrate’s Alisha’s story of resilience and determination

“When I started showing interest in transitioning to public school, they advocated next to me, not for me,” Alisha explained. “I know my staff won’t always be there for me, so learning to speak up for myself was a good confidence builder.”

Champaign student arrested after bringing gun to school.
Crime
11 months ago
Champaign Juvenile arrested at Central High School after bringing handgun to school

According to the Champaign Police Department (CPD,) a 16-year-old student was arrested for bringing a handgun to Central High School this morning.

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