Community
9 months ago
University of Illinois Extension Family Life presents “Don’t Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections”

The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/DontGoItAlone or call 217-333-7672.

Crime
9 months ago
MAHOMET MURDER UPDATE: Shooting suspect killed in Berwyn in shoot-out with police

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man suspected of killing three people in Mahomet on Wednesday night. He has been named as 24-year-old John R. Lyons of Westchester, Illinois.

Community
9 months ago
Chicago man suspect in fatal Champaign shooting arrested

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – A Chicago man is currently being held in custody […]

ZZZ App Top Srories
9 months ago
University of Illinois business featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2025

According to Forbes, the company DeepWalk was launched right out of the University of Illinois in 2019 by Anshul Shah and Brandon Yates.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Illinois Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years of service and impact

The Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its launch in 1975, the program has grown into a vibrant network of over 2,000 dedicated volunteers who contribute their passion for horticulture across the state.

Crime
9 months ago
MAHOMET SHOOTING UPDATE: Victims’ names have been released

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer identified the victims of Wednesday night’s shooting as Janis Mason, 61, Sara Mason, 26, and Caleb Mason, 23.

Crime
9 months ago
Three dead following a shooting in Mahomet

A shooting in Mahomet on Wednesday night left three people dead. Police were called to the scene on S.  Riverside Ct. around 9:40 p.m. after reports of multiple gunshot victims. Upon arrival, officers found three individuals with life-threatening injuries.

Community
9 months ago
Champaign Fire Department responds to cooking fire in single-family home

The cause was determined to be attributed to cooking and accidental. One occupants was treated on the scene and transported to a local hospital.

Community
9 months ago
City Manager Dorothy Ann David will be retiring as City Manager

For her 30 years of service, she spent 11 as Champaign City Manager. She will be retiring on December 20, 2024 and the City would like to congratulate her for her very long and impactful service to the city and its residents.

Urbana Park District's Health and Wellness Center set to open in January.
Community
9 months ago
Urbana Park District’s Health and Wellness Center opens in January

The Urbana Park District’s (UPD) new Health and Wellness Center is nearing its grand opening, with the facility set to fully open to the public in January 2025.