News
7 months ago
Downed wires and flooded roads after severe storm — drive with caution

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – Wires are down across the area following an intense […]

Crime
7 months ago
Danville Police arrest suspect after high-speed chase and community-assisted manhunt

A 42-year-old Danville man is in custody after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle before fleeing on foot and attempting to hide from officers.

Crime
7 months ago
Armed barricade in Urbana ends peacefully after seven-hour standoff with SWAT

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a high-risk arrest operation in Urbana concluded safely after a tense, hours-long standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and SWAT teams.

Ask The Pros
7 months ago
Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker: A dynamic duo transforming Champaign-Urbana’s real estate scene

In the competitive world of real estate, partnerships can make all the difference. Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker, both esteemed agents with Keller Williams TREC, have joined forces to offer unparalleled service to clients in the Champaign-Urbana area.  

IL State News
7 months ago
Massey Commission: Traffic stops on black drivers worse than anyone thinks

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The pandemic brought the numbers down somewhat, but […]

Crime
7 months ago
Rep. Nikki Budzinski named in notes of Minnesota murder suspect targeting democratic officials

U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski, who serves Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, confirmed this week that her name appeared in the personal notes of a Minnesota murder suspect accused of targeting Democratic politicians.

Ask The Pros
7 months ago
Kari Smith of Champaign Jewelers shares insider tips on choosing the perfect diamond

Diamonds might seem intimidating, but Kari Smith of Champaign Jewelers says with the right knowledge, anyone can confidently shop for the perfect stone. As the go-to expert for all things diamonds, Smith sat down to explain what buyers need to know — starting with the famous “Four Cs.” 

News
7 months ago
One dead in Piatt County house fire

One person is dead following a house fire that broke out Monday night in the Piatt County village of Hammond. The fire occurred on West Lake Street, and authorities are now working to determine the cause.

Community
7 months ago
Kendall Gill Golf Benefit returns July 14 to support Cunningham Children’s Home

Golfers, Illini fans, and community champions are invited to tee off for a cause at the 36th Annual Kendall Gill Golf Benefit on Monday, July 14, at the University of Illinois Golf Course in Savoy.

Community
7 months ago
Prairie Dragon Paddlers invite public to Friends and Family Day at Homer Lake on June 29

The Prairie Dragon Paddlers, a vibrant team of local breast cancer survivors, will host a special Friends & Family Day at Homer Lake on Sunday, June 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. The community is warmly invited to join in an afternoon of celebration, awareness, and paddling on the water.