Community
8 months ago
Severe Urbana traffic crash results in tragic fatality

On Sunday, January 19, the Urbana Police Department (UPD) responded to a severe traffic crash at the intersection of University and Coler Avenue.

News
8 months ago
No. 22 Michigan State beats Illinois women’s basketball at the State Farm Center

No. 22 Michigan State women’s basketball beat Illinois 86-68 on Sunday at the State Farm Center. The Spartans secured their third straight victory and their second consecutive Big Ten road win, improving to 15-3 overall and 5-2 in conference play.

News
8 months ago
No. 12 Michigan State edges No. 19 Ilinois in 80-78 Big Ten clash

EAST LANSING, MI (Chambana Today) – No. 12 Michigan State narrowly defeated No. 19 […]

Education
8 months ago
Campus Middle School for Girls to host an Open House on February 5

Campus Middle School for Girls invites prospective students and their families to attend its upcoming Open House event on Tuesday, February 5. The event will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the school’s campus, located at 108 S. Webber Street, Urbana. 

Crime
8 months ago
20-year-old woman killed in high-speed crash at Urbana intersection; driver flees scene

In the early hours of Sunday, January 19, 2025, a fatal collision occurred at the intersection of University Avenue and Coler Avenue in Urbana, leaving one dead and others injured.

Community
8 months ago
Danville Police arrest two individuals for illegal stolen firearm

The Danville Police Department would like to remind the public that all subjects arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Individuals with more information on this incident can contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously online at vccrimestoppers.org, using the mobile app P3TIPS, or by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).

Community
8 months ago
Danville man arrested for illegal cannabis and a firearm

Applegate was promptly arrested and transported to the Vermilion County Public Safety Building on charges of Illegal Possession of Adult Use of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

IL State News
8 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education approves budget request amid projected revenue shortfall

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has approved a budget request of nearly $11.4 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year.

Community
8 months ago
University of Illinois Police arrest two involved in vehicle burglary

Another officer traveled to 610 E. Stoughton Street to find two discarded boxes that were determined to be the other items in Ford’s possession, which were stolen as well. Burns and Ford now remain in the Champaign County Jail as of Thursday morning.

IL State News
8 months ago
Former Illinois Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike fined $150,000 for ethics violation

Former Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, has been fined $150,000 for violating the state’s anti-corruption law. Ezike, who led Illinois’ health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, breached the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act’s “revolving door” provision in 2022 by accepting a position as CEO of Sinai Chicago, a hospital in Chicago’s West Side.