College
9 months ago
UIUC Housing presents their annual Dial-A-Carol phone line

Dial-A-Carol is one of the longest running traditions in University Housing and has been hosted by Snyder Hall since 1960. For one week a year, a group of student volunteers set aside their finals week study time to sing holiday songs to anyone who calls the phone line.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Heart of Gold: Illinois farmer protects WWII secret for 70 years

In a tale that stretches across continents and decades, Donald Faivre, an Illinois farmer, spent 70 years safeguarding a collection of sketches that would eventually return to their rightful owners.

Community
9 months ago
Community rallies to support 8-year-old fighting cancer with fundraiser at Perkins

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – When 8-year-old Kenny McFarland was diagnosed with clear cell […]

Community
9 months ago
Champaign County group kicks off fundraiser for household hazardous waste facility in Urbana

For years, residents of Champaign County have faced the challenge of properly disposing of household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, and certain cleaning products.

News
9 months ago
Fall academic all-Big Ten released

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Big Ten Conference has named 82 Illinois student-athletes […]

Crime
9 months ago
Two men arrested in Champaign County after car chase crossing county lines

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Two Champaign County men were arrested Wednesday night after a […]

News
9 months ago
Illinois women’s basketball begins a five-game homestand tonight

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Fighting Illini women’s basketball returns to the State Farm […]

News
9 months ago
Stripe State Farm Center set for Saturday vs. #1 Tennessee

Illinois basketball is gearing up for one of the most anticipated home games of the season as they host the top-ranked Tennessee Volunteers December 16 at the State Farm Center. The game is part of the annual “Stripe State Farm Center” event, and is set to tip off at 4:30 p.m. 

News
9 months ago
Illinois football releases 2025 schedule

The Illinois football team’s 2025 Big Ten schedule has been released, and the Illini will open the season at home on August 30 against Western Illinois. FamILLy Weekend is set for September 13, when Illinois hosts Western Michigan. This popular tradition launched in 2024 with a sellout crowd against Kansas. 

Community
9 months ago
Virginia Theatre hosts two events this holiday season

On Friday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m., the Virginia Theatre will host the Celebrate Christmas Tour 2024 featuring Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey. Grant is a five-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year