Community
11 months ago
Champaign Police make arrest after investigation into October 30 shooting incident

Champaign Police have made an arrest following an investigation into a shooting incident on Wednesday.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign Fire Department to conducting hazardous materials training

 The Champaign Fire Department will conduct hazardous materials training November 4, 6, and 8, at Sholem Aquatic Center at 2205 Sangamon Dr. in Champaign.

College
11 months ago
University of Illinois Foundation celebrates a business figure of $461 million

The largest group of donors were alumni and friends, followed by corporations and foundations. Donors also contributed $305.6 million, or 67.4 percent, as current use funds, which went directly to student areas, faculty support, facilities, and academic programs. The rest come from endowed funds, annuities, and life income funds.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary and record breaking sales

The Illinois Lottery is reporting sales of $3.86 billion and lottery proceeds of $883.6 million for 2024, which surpasses last year’s figures. This is due to the five multi-state jackpots with each exceeding $1 billion for the first time in lottery history. These proceeds go to the Common School Fund.

Business
11 months ago
Parkland College finalizes transfer agreement with SIU Carbondale

Parkland College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale now have a partnership that will allow Parkland students to earn SIU bachelor’s degrees remotely and for less money in 12 academic programs.

Community
11 months ago
I-57 closures end in Champaign after mental health crisis is addressed

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – I-57 in Champaign was temporarily shut down in both directions […]

Community
11 months ago
Unit 4 Board of Education approved two administrative appointments this week

The Unit 4 Board of Education (BOE) approved two administrative appointments during their BOE meeting this week. 

Community
11 months ago
Urbana School District #116 school report card updates

Urbana School District #116 received their grades from the Illinois State Board of Education. The Illinois Report Card assesses academic achievement, student and teacher information, and financial data at the state, district, and school levels.

Obituaries
11 months ago
Lucille (Franzen) Ryan

Lucille enjoyed a rich, full life for over 91 years on this earth. Lucille was a fantastic daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Lucille will be greatly missed by all who were touched by her life.

Obituaries
11 months ago
Michael Palmisano

Survivors include one daughter, Rose (James) Shahan of Champaign; five grandchildren, Kim, Kelly, Jason, Ashley and Mason; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Caius; and four great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife; one brother; and one sister.