“With the development of soundstages in Rantoul and an active group of local filmmakers and production companies, the film industry continues to grow in our community. Ensuring the infrastructure is in place for large productions is critical to making a significant impact on our local economy,” explains Mark Brown, Director of Event Services & Film for Experience Champaign-Urbana.
The Champaign County Coroner has identified the man who was struck and killed by a car while riding his bicycle on I-74 in Urbana Sunday night. The victim has been confirmed as 57-year-old John K. Kwiatkowski, a resident of Urbana.
The Vermilion County Animal Shelter, in partnership with the Vermilion County Animal Shelter Foundation, is hosting a special adult prom on April 5, to raise funds for the animals in their care.
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – A bicyclist, who was struck by a car on […]
The Urbana-Champaign Sanitary District (UCSD) is set to host a groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated upgrades to its Southwest Plant (SWP). The event will take place on Wednesday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m., and will mark the beginning of a project aimed at protecting public health, improving the local environment, and incorporating reliable, affordable, and renewable energy into the plant’s operations.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is hosting its inaugural all-women recruitment event, “Meet the Women in ISP: A Career Exploration,” on Tuesday, March 18. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The initiative seeks to address the underrepresentation of women in law enforcement, with data from the U.S. Department of Justice showing that women make-up only 14% of full-time sworn officers and 11% of first-line supervisors in local police departments.
Love ragtime? Come check out Cherry & Jerry: Ragtime & early blues at The Allerton Public Library on Wednesday, March 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Step back in time at Allerton Public Library as Cherry and Jerry bring you some hit tunes and rarely played gems from the ragtime era! More of a jazz guy? Well, too bad! Check out The Farms: History Happy Hour at the University of Illinois on Thursday, March 20 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sip on your favorite beverage in the beautifully renovated Solarium of the Mansion and learn about the history of Allerton Park and the Allerton family’s story during History Happy Hour!
The Champaign Police Department has released new details about a shooting incident on Sunday that left one person hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Officers responded to the scene near the intersection of Third Street and Burr Oak Court just after 3 p.m. for a report of a “shooting with injuries.” Upon arrival, they found a vehicle with damage from gunfire and discovered a 31-year-old Champaign man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds.
SAINT JOSEPH (Chambana Today) – The village of St. Joseph will pay tribute to […]
An investigation is ongoing following a Sunday afternoon shooting in Champaign that left one person injured.