News
11 months ago
Chicago man accidentally wins Illinois Lottery ticket

A Chicago individual won $9,200,000 from the Illinois lottery on accident when trying to buy a ticket for another game. The winner held onto his ticket around a month before claiming his prize of over $9 million.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois State Police trooper died in two-vehicle accident while on duty

Twenty-eight-year-old Illinois State Police trooper Corey Thompson died on Friday afternoon after being involved in a traffic crash while on duty.

Community
11 months ago
Prospect Avenue ramp closure to I-74 begins October 21

The Prospect Avenue ramp to westbound Interstate 74 in Champaign will be temporarily closed beginning October 21.

Community
11 months ago
University of Illinois celebrates winners of Collegiate Inventor’s Competition

CHAMPAIGN (Chambana Today) – The National Inventors Hall of Fame has announced the winners […]

Community
11 months ago
City of Champaign launching new building permit software

The City of Champaign has completed a yearlong audit of their building permit and development approval process.

Community
11 months ago
Public meeting about proposed ​Danville roundabout set Oct. 22

Some streets in Danville may be replaced with roundabouts. The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 22, about proposed improvements to Perrysville Rd., Bowman Ave., and Texas Ave.

College
11 months ago
Altmyer has been added to Maxwell Award Watch List

 Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer was named to the Maxwell Award watch list.illinois

College
11 months ago
Illinois football coach Bielema added to Dodd Trophy Watch List

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was named to the midseason watch list for the 2024 Dodd Trophy.

Community
11 months ago
Illinois State Police announces multiple road and driver safety patrols

“Over 3,000 people annually are killed in crashes involving distracted driving,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols will be active in Champaign, Vermillion, and Macon counties during November.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign County African American Heritage Trail unveils new sign celebrating Black-owned businesses

A common theme among the Trail is entrepreneurship and success across business, education, and community sectors,” says Jayne DeLuce, President & CEO of the Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation. The sign, sponsored by Busey Bank, marks the history and celebration of Black-owned businesses in Urbana.