“I used to book a room in the ACES library and hold study sessions with everyone in class,” she said. “I still remember us gathered around in the cozy warm library room stressing out about our next exam.”
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana Police Department (UPD) held a press conference […]
The Urbana Police Department will provide updates on two deadly shootings that occurred over the weekend, claiming three lives, including that of a seven-year-old child.
Afterwards, they headed to the checkout area and split up. Two of the men distracted an employee and the other man left without being confronted. The suspects then fled with the TV valued at $200.00.
“The mission of the Champaign Firefighters Benevolent Fund is to honor the sacrifice of the family members of our fallen brothers and sisters; to support active and retired Local 1260 members and their families; to support other firefighters and their families in Illinois and beyond; and, to provide financial support to community members and/or groups locally,” according to the event listing.
The community is invited to join this musical event at 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the City Center. This festival will feature bands from Champaign and Urbana schools as well as groups from the local community. Featured bands include:
A report from the Urbana Police Department has provided further insight into a tragic home invasion over the weekend that left two people dead, including 7-year-old Darnell “DJ” Wicks. One of the key revelations from the report is that 43-year-old Melvin Braxton fatally shot Wicks during a domestic incident on Saturday night in the 900 block of Lanore Drive.
The Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation is inviting the public to explore the region’s rich history with its inaugural Champaign County African American Heritage Trail bus tour, scheduled for Monday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. This bus tour will take participants through significant historical landmarks in Champaign and Urbana, celebrating the contributions and achievements of the African American community.
“I don’t necessarily think that our use of the restraint chair in any way, shape or form has been bad,” Superintendent Karee Voges said. “I would tell every single person that’s in this field the importance of tracking and the importance of documenting that.”
The suspension, effective Tuesday, February 11 prohibits the exhibition and sale at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets. This move is intended to prevent the spread of the disease which has been detected in flocks in Illinois.