Agriculture
1 year ago
4-H members shine at Champaign County Fair

4-H youth put their hard work on display at the Champaign County Fair 4-H Project Show on July 21 and 22. In 4-H, projects are a way for members to learn about what interests them.

Community
1 year ago
Wienermobile is coming to Bloomington-Normal

BLOOMINGTON, IL (Chambana Today) – The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in Bloomington-Normal from […]

Community
1 year ago
Surge in travel & tourism boosted Champaign-Urbana economy in 2023

Experience Champaign-Urbana (ECU) has announced that recent 2023 data highlights a remarkable economic impact of travel and tourism on east central Illinois.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office 2024 Deputies of the Year

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has named the recipients of the 2024 Deputy of the Year, Correctional Officer of the Year, and Court Security Officer of the Year awards.

IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois Treasurer returns record $301 million to state residents

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs successfully returned $301 million to 321,558 Illinois residents through Illinois’ missing money program this fiscal year.

Crime
1 year ago
New Illinois state law requires coroners to update law enforcement on fentanyl related deaths

The bill cleared the Illinois House at a whopping 110-0 and the Illinois Senate 58-0 in May.

IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker signs bill to cap inhaler costs for asthma and COPD patients

Researchers found that the annual cost per person for asthma was upwards of $1,800 for prescriptions alone.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois State Fair celebrates themes each day

The Illinois State Fair has announced theme and discount days for 2024.

IL State News
1 year ago
2024 Butter Cow debuts at the Illinois State Fair

The Butter Cow will be unveiled on August 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. in the Dairy Building at the Illinois State Fair.

News
1 year ago
87th Annual NAACP Illinois State Conference to address economic, educational, and social justice issues

Titled “All In,” they says that this year’s theme embodies the spirit of unity and collective effort that is important to addressing the pressing issues facing our communities today.