Community
10 months ago
CFD responds to apartment fire started by unattended kitchen appliance

An apartment building on fire was reported by a passerby on Monday, November 25. The CFD responded by sending out firefighters at 12:56 p.m. and deployed a single hose line into an apartment. Fortunately, the fire crews were able to get the fire under control in time. The cause of the fire was attributed to a kitchen appliance and was entirely accidental.

Community
10 months ago
UPD thanks “Dugout Club” for check of $2,300

The Dugout Club is a booster club for Illinois baseball and is dedicated to supporting the baseball program. They provide the team with resources such as laptops, gifts, and sponsorships for internet broadcasts.

Coach Brad Underwood addresses the media this week.
News
10 months ago
Illinois stuns No. 19 Arkansas with 90-77 victory at Thanksgiving Hoops Classic

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team earned their first victory […]

Crime
10 months ago
Multiple shooting victims in Danville reported

On November 27 around 2:45 p.m., Danville Police Officers responded to a business in the 1900 block of E. Main for a report of shots fired with several victims.

Twin brothers become opponents in Illinois vs. Arkansas.
News
10 months ago
Illinois plays at Arkansas today, pitting twin brothers against each other

The Thanksgiving matchup between Arkansas and Illinois has a different story than two NCAA powerhouses meeting up. Croatian twins Zvonimir and Tomislav Ivišić will face off in a college game for the first time.

Community
10 months ago
American Red Cross provides heating safety tips

“Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Rodrigo Carrillo, Regional Disaster Officer for the Illinois Red Cross. “But, there are steps people can take to avoid having this happen to them. Help keep your family safe by providing at least three feet of space around all heating equipment, testing your smoke alarms monthly and practicing your two-minute home fire escape plan.” 

Obituaries
10 months ago
Robert Bryan Long

He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2002 as a scholarship football player, helping his team win the 2001 Big Ten Championship and compete in the Nokia Sugar Bowl. Robby’s love for coaching led him to serve as Head Coach at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, achieving a 20-10 record and leading the team to the NCAA playoffs.

Obituaries
10 months ago
Peter Albert Loeb

Peter was passionate about politics, music, fine arts, and fine things. As a lifelong Democrat, he was active in the local party for many years. He and Jane maintained a Chicago apartment in large part to attend Chicago Symphony, theater, and Lyric Opera performances.

Community
10 months ago
Illinois Department of Revenue urges citizens to be aware of online threats

“Throughout the year, IDOR, members of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and other state tax administrators all work together to safeguard taxpayers’ personal information,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “This time of year, as holiday shopping begins and online sales tend to hit record highs, there is often an increased risk of cybercriminals taking advantage of unsuspecting shoppers.”

News
10 months ago
Illini look to reclaim Land of Lincoln trophy against Northwestern

Following their 38-31 victory over Rutgers, the Illinois Fighting Illini are setting their sights on Northwestern, aiming to reclaim the coveted Land of Lincoln Trophy.