Community
7 months ago
Champaign County’s annual Garden Walk to take place June 21

The Champaign County Master Gardeners is holding its annual Garden Walk later this month, and invites the public to experience the joy of gardening and community. The much-anticipated Champaign County summer tradition will take place on Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event, “Designing Our Gardens,” features a self-guided tour of six private home gardens and two public gardens across Champaign County.

News
7 months ago
Holly the “Zoomie Queen” seeks a one-cat home filled with fun and affection

Holly is a zoomie queen who loves to dart around and play to her heart’s content. She might start off a little shy, but don’t let that fool you—she’s got a sassy streak that is so entertaining. Holly loves to be around people and would probably prefer to be the only cat in the house–so she can get all the attention.

IL State News
7 months ago
Mr. Pritzker goes to Washington, testifies on immigration policies

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is one of three Democratic governors who were on Capitol Hill, fielding questions about sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Crime
7 months ago
Foot chase ends in gun-related arrests for two Danville teenagers

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – On Wednesday evening at around 6:30 p.m., members of […]

Community
7 months ago
Small-town surprise: Ashmore resident wins over $530K in Illinois Lottery FastPlay game

Big luck struck a tiny town last week when a lucky Illinois Lottery player won $532,504 playing the FastPlay Cash Castle game.

News
7 months ago
Duplex fire near Parkland College quickly contained by Champaign FD

 At 10:43 a.m. on Thursday, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire in the 3300 block of Boulder Ridge Drive. 

Crime
7 months ago
Federal prosecutors to retry Sen. Emil Jones III after bribery mistrial

CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) – Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday they plan to retry Illinois […]

News
7 months ago
A look back at the biggest headlines from Chambana Today’s first year

A look back at the biggest headlines from Chambana Today’s first year.

News
7 months ago
Purple Heart medal to be returned to WWII veteran’s family in Geneva ceremony

A long-lost Purple Heart medal will finally make its way back to the family of a late World War II veteran, thanks to Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and his ongoing effort to reunite families with cherished military honors.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Community
7 months ago
Urbana man arrested on child sex charges after multi-state investigation

On the morning of June 11, officers with the Urbana Police Department arrested a 38-year-old man on preliminary charges related to child exploitation at his residence in the 1900 block of N. Lincoln Avenue.