Community
12 months ago
Urbana Lieutenant graduates from prestigious FBI National Academy

Lieutenant Symsor is one of the very few Urbana Police Department officers to graduate from this program. Astoundingly, he has served as a patrol officer, field training officer, METRO SWAT operator, detective, sergeant, detective sergeant, Criminal Investigations Division Lieutenant, and Patrol Division Lieutenant.

Community
1 year ago
Pride Fest 2024 kicking off week-long celebration on Sunday

2024 CU Pride Fest kicks off this Sunday, September 15 with educational events, parties, youth and family programs, a parade, and a fair.

College
1 year ago
University of Illinois admits record number of students in 2024

The University of Illinois system has enrolled a record number of students for the 2024 fall semester.

Business
1 year ago
Champaign’s Equity and Engagement Department held Coffee and Conversation

Representatives from Champaign’s Equity and Engagement Department participated in the “Coffee and Conversation” event this morning.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign Police make an arrest in investigation of false report

A Champaign teenager has been arrested following an investigation into an active threat at Centennial High School on September 9.

Community
1 year ago
CPD hosts procession for Indiana Corporal Brandon Schreiber shot in line of duty

“Our hearts are heavy today as we honor a man who has made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community. We mourn his loss, grieve for his department and his family, and pay our respects,” said Police Chief Timothy T. Tyler.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois Supreme Court hears cash bail arguments this week

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The cases heard by the Illinois Supreme Court this […]

Business
1 year ago
Urbana’s Market at the Square builds on success of first week

Arts & Culture and Urbana’s Market at the Square kicked off last Thursday night in front of a large crowd in downtown Urbana.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign resident Kyle Tendick deploying to help with Tropical Storm Francine

Champaign resident Kyle Tendick, an American Red Cross volunteer, is traveling to Louisiana for his fourth deployment.

Crime
1 year ago
Local entertainment manager and DJ Dante Scott arrested on child pornography charges

Scott, according to LinkedIn, was a Library Assistant and Associate for the Champaign Public Library and had been for at least 5 years. He was also listed as the owner of Slim Entertainment, LLC…