Obituaries
11 months ago
Frances Pace

Frances was a member of St. Peter’s church in Torrington, CT and Holy Cross church in Champaign, IL., St. Therese Shrine, Darien, IL, and The National Shrine of Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA.

Crime
11 months ago
Champaign County Crime Stoppers requests assistance regarding theft from smoke shop

The University of Illinois Police responded to a theft at Hunny’s Smoke Shop on October 19 at 8:30 p.m. Three suspects, described as black males and females, are being sought. Tips can be submitted anonymously via Champaign County Crime Stoppers.

College
11 months ago
Memorial Stadium Saturday activities include Dads Day and Military Appreciation Day

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Saturday’s Illinois football game against Minnesota honors Dads Day […]

College
11 months ago
Bryant added to Ann Meyers-Drysdale Shooting Guard of the Year Top-20 Preseason Watch List

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois women’s basketball guard Genesis Bryant was added to […]

Community
11 months ago
UPDATED: Major field fire near Ogden has spread quickly and tied up traffic

A major field fire near Ogden has impacted traffic on I-74 near the border of Champaign and Vermilion counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a “red flag warning” today from 1 – 7 p.m. due to the combination of wind and low humidity.

Community
11 months ago
Lottery to be held to determine ballot placement in Urbana Mayoral election

Ballot placement will be decided in the Urbana City Council chambers on November 6 at 9:00 a.m. A lottery will be held to determine if mayoral candidates Annie Adams or DeShawn Williams will appear first on the ballot for the Consolidated Primary Election.

Obituaries
11 months ago
Thomas Lee Richardson

Tom was born February 28, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois. Tom is survived by his wife of fifty years, Diane, his two daughters, Shanah Richardson and Rachel (William) Hayden. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy (Robert) Paoni, two nephews, Matt and Andrew, and one niece, Kala. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gene Richardson.

Community
11 months ago
University of Illinois extension hosts Pumpkins Beyond the Patch

If you are a seasoned gardener or even somebody who just wants to learn how to grow pumpkins, come on down! Admission is free, but registration in advance is highly preferred by November 19. Registration is available at go.illinois.edu/BeyondthePatch.

College
11 months ago
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Davey O’Brien Award Class of 2024

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer was named to the Davey O’Brien Award Class of 2024. Altmyer is one of 35 quarterbacks named as a candidate to win the 2024 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.

College
11 months ago
UPDATE BELOW: School bus hit on the way to Thomasboro in afterschool commute

The Champaign County Sheriff’s office confirms that first responders are on scene after a school bus accident in Thomasboro this afternoon.