Agriculture
12 months ago
First 2024 human case of West Nile virus reported in Champaign County

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Champaign County this year. The affected individual is a Champaign resident, in their 60s, who tested positive for the infection in September. 

College
12 months ago
Food service and building service workers continue strike on and around campus

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The strike of Building and Food Service employees, which […]

Community
12 months ago
Urbana letter carrier victim of armed robbery

A United States Postal Services Letter Carrier was the victim of an armed robbery on Monday, September 23, at approximately 7:48 p.m. The armed robbery occurred in the 2400 block of Prairie Green in Urbana.

Business
12 months ago
Champaign-Urbana area reports significant job growth and decrease in unemployment

“IDES and its essential workforce partners are working throughout the state to offer critical employment services to enthusiastic jobseekers,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar.

College
12 months ago
Illinois football looks to beat the higher-ranked Nittany Lions

Fresh off a win in Nebraska last week, No. 19 Illinois travels to No. 9 Penn State Saturday night at 6:30. After last week’s overtime win in Lincoln, the Fighting Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 2011.

Crime
12 months ago
Champaign woman sentenced to 27 years for leading large drug operation in Central Illinois

The 36-year-old woman, Malaia A. Turner, was sentenced on Monday, September 23 to 27 years for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of substances containing methamphetamine.

College
12 months ago
Illinois’ defensive coordinator Aaron Henry nominated for prestigious award

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois’ defensive coordinator Aaron Henry is this week’s nominee for the 2024 […]

Agriculture
12 months ago
Fiber internet coming to rural Champaign County

Local farmers, elected officials, and a local internet company were all on hand this morning to unveil a network of 124 miles of fiber backbone cabling carrying gigabit internet speeds. 

College
12 months ago
Illini baseball announces two home games this week

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois baseball had announced its upcoming fall schedule. The […]

Obituaries
12 months ago
Joyce Bielert

Joyce was born on September 5, 1962, a daughter of Harold and Donna York. She married Kevin Bielert on August 22, 1981 in Urbana. He died on February 17, 2024.