Community
7 months ago
‘Even in 95-degree weather’, Champaign County employees rally for new contract

A crowd of green gathered in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Tuesday in a demonstration following a near-unanimous vote to strike. The group was made up of county employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) who have been without a contract for over 170 days.

Community
7 months ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office honors employees at annual awards ceremony

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office held its annual awards ceremony at the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Training Center in Urbana on Wednesday, honoring some of the sheriff’s office’s most outstanding employees over the past year.

News
7 months ago
Horizon Health Announces Opening of Tilton Clinic

(Paris, IL)—Horizon Health’s Tilton Clinic now accepts patients of all ages. The family medicine […]

Community
7 months ago
UPDATE * Accident involving an injury causes road closure claims three lives in Ludlow

Champaign County sheriff deputies were on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving an injury in the area of 3500 North and 1600 East. 

Crime
7 months ago
Urbana man arrested on gun charges in Danville following public argument

On Tuesday morning, Danville Police responded to a report of shots fired near Fair Oaks Apartments.

Crime
7 months ago
Danville man arrested on gun charges after threatening female in public

In the late hours of Monday night heading into Tuesday, members of the Danville Police Department Patrol Division were dispatched after a report of a male threatening a female with a firearm, with one round being discharged.

College
7 months ago
Illinois Volleyball season tickets on sale for 2025 season

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Season tickets for Illinois’ upcoming 2025 volleyball campaign are […]

News
7 months ago
Surviving the heat wave: Cooling centers in Champaign County

With the hottest few days of the year upon us in Champaign County, it’s important to stay cool and hydrated. Drinking a cup of water every hour, even if you do not feel thirsty, is one of many key tips to getting through the extreme heat that’s hitting counties all across the country like Champaign.

News
7 months ago
Champaign County workers to rally for fair wage increases and affordable health insurance

Employees of Champaign County are set to demonstrate following a vote to strike tomorrow in front of the Champaign County courthouse.

IL State News
7 months ago
Illinois iLottery player takes home $800K to start off week

A lucky Illinois iLottery player started their week off on the right foot, taking home $800,000 after scoring a Lucky Day Lotto jackpot prize.