Community
7 months ago
Garden Walk blooms with inspiration: Over 1,000 attend annual Champaign County event

This year’s event featured a self-guided tour through six private gardens and two public spaces, showcasing creative approaches to garden designs and sustainable landscaping. The event also included the Marketplace at the Idea Garden, which hosted a wide range of local vendors offering garden-themed items, art, and handmade goods. 

Community
7 months ago
Champaign’s new Downtown Plaza springs to life with weekly events for all ages

Champaign’s new Downtown Plaza is officially open and is host to weekly events that the whole community can enjoy.

Community
7 months ago
Lane closures remain on key highways in District 5 during Independence Day travel surge

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – As thousands of Illinoisans hit the roads for the […]

Community
7 months ago
Champaign Public Works launches Brightly Citizen Portal for infrastructure requests

As of July 1, the City of Champaign Public Works Department is officially switching to the Brightly Citizen Portal, a streamlined platform for residents to request or report infrastructure-related services. The new system replaces SeeClickFix, which will only be monitored through July 8.

News
7 months ago
Governor Pritzker signs landmark bills targeting prescription drug pricing and expanding health coverage

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed two major health care bills Tuesday aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and expanding access to insurance coverage for mental health and travel-related medical expenses.

Ask The Pros
7 months ago
Mini splits, maximum comfort: Michael Savage of Lanz Heating & Cooling explains the benefits of ductless systems

With energy costs rising and home comfort top of mind, more homeowners are turning to ductless mini split systems. Michael Savage, a comfort consultant at Lanz Heating & Cooling, says the popularity is no surprise. 

Community
7 months ago
Champaign County workers file five-day strike notice amid contract dispute

A strike by Champaign County employees is now imminent after members of AFSCME Local 900 filed a formal five-day strike notice on Monday, June 30, moving one step closer to a walkout that could shut down critical public services.

Community
7 months ago
Immigration solidarity group to hold annual meeting July 10 in Champaign

With immigration issues remaining a national flashpoint, the Immigration Services of Champaign-Urbana (ISCU) is inviting the public to its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 10 to reaffirm community solidarity and support for immigrant neighbors.

Education
7 months ago
Urbana native Megan Kirby named principal of Thomas Paine Elementary

The Urbana Board of Education has officially appointed Megan Kirby as the next Principal of Thomas Paine Elementary School, with her new role beginning on July 23.

Community
7 months ago
Illinois expands childhood lead testing to 180 new zip codes, several in Champaign County

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a major step toward universal childhood lead testing, adding 180 new ZIP codes—across 47 counties—to its list of high-risk areas where children are required to be tested for lead exposure.