Community
11 months ago
Bloomington man fatally shot in Urbana

On Saturday morning, the Urbana Police Department (UPD) was dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Fairview for a report of a shooting.

News
11 months ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm and breezy with showers

Ready to get crafty? Come on down to DIY Kids: Spooktacular Crafts at the University of Illinois on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Spend your afternoon making pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and more at the University’s weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!

Community
11 months ago
Urbana Police Department partnering with Strides Shelter to collect new clothing

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana Police Department (UPD) is partnering with Strides […]

Community
11 months ago
Urbana Police Department partners with Strides Shelter to collect clothes for the homeless

The City of Urbana Police Department (UPD) is partnering with Strides Shelter and other organizations to collect new t-shirts and new socks in various sizes. Strides Shelter is an emergency shelter and resource center for the homeless, providing help without the requirement of sobriety, abstinence, or a criminal background check.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign Fire Department responds to house fire from improperly disposed smoking materials

The Champaign Fire Department (CFD) recently responded to an exterior fire at a single-family home. They received reports from the occupant and rushed onto the scene on Thursday, October 24, at 9:17 p.m. The CFD observed smoke and fire emanating from the exterior of the home on the 3200 block of York Drive and quickly extinguished the flames.

Crime
11 months ago
Five hour Mansfield standoff leads to Champaign SWAT involvement

Members of the Piatt County Sheriff’s Office (POSO) with the assistance of the Champaign Police Department (CPD) executed a search warrant on October 24 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The residence that the warrant was issued to was on the 500 Block of W. Oliver Street in the Village of Mansfield.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois is third on national list of carbon monoxide poisoning deaths

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – A recent study puts Illinois high on the list […]

College
11 months ago
#20 Illinois sees Oregon’s #1 ranking as a challenge

The #20 Fighting Illini challenge the #1 Oregon Ducks tomorrow at Autzen Stadium at 2:30 p.m.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois State Police Trooper Corey Thompsen laid to rest on Saturday

Saint Joseph (Chambana Today) – The family of Illinois State Police Trooper Corey S. Thompsen […]

Community
11 months ago
Downtown Champaign has a festival fall display

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Public Works Forestry Section Landscaping Team from the […]