Crime
8 months ago
Man in fatal hit-and-run indicted for using false U.S. identity documents

A man charged in a hit-and-run that claimed the lives of two young women is now facing federal charges for possessing fraudulent documents identifying him as a U.S. citizen.

News
8 months ago
Paralympic champion Nichole Millage to deliver keynote at Parkland College’s 2025 commencement

Retired U.S. Paralympian Nichole Millage will headline Parkland College’s 2025 Commencement Exercises with a keynote address on Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.

Crime
8 months ago
Rafael Magdaleno-Mendoza denied pretrial release, preliminary hearing set for May 28

Rafael Magdaleno-Mendoza was denied pretrial release during a detention hearing held Wednesday in Champaign County court. The judge determined that continued detention was warranted, citing public safety concerns and flight risk factors.

Crime
8 months ago
Danville Police seek information after 75-year-old woman shot in her home

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a 75-year-old woman was shot in her home Monday evening.

Community
8 months ago
Joanne Lane to close for Garden Hills Phase 3 construction starting May 12

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Construction is set to begin Thursday, May 8 on […]

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
8 months ago
Danville Police arrest 17-year-old on weapons charges after midnight foot chase

A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested early Tuesday morning, April 29, following a foot pursuit with Danville Police near Bowman Avenue and Meadow Street. Officers stopped the individual just after midnight for being underage and out past curfew.

Parkland College has added additional electric car charging stations.
College
9 months ago
Parkland College expands EV charging options with new stations on campus

Parkland College is expanding its support for sustainable transportation with the addition of two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus. Located in the B7 parking lot, the stations were installed with the help of a $5,000 grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), which the college receives annually as part of its membership in the organization.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Community
9 months ago
Champaign Crimestoppers needs your help investigating a shooting in Urbana

On April 11, 2021, at approximately 4:37 p.m., a shooting occured in the 1100 block of Webber Street. Responding officers arrived on scene to find Musah lying in a yard with a gunshot wound. Officers and paramedics then immediately provided lifesaving care as he was tranported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation indicated the victim was believed to be letting out a dog for a friend when he was approached and shot.

Community
9 months ago
City of Champaign hosting 2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference

The conference will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the I Hotel and Conference Center. The conference provides resources, tools, and information to increase the capacity of neighborhood residents, volunteers, and grassroots organizers to positively impact their neighborhoods using community engagement. It includes 18 shops from several departments, institutions, and community partners related to maintaining a vibrant and engaged neighborhood.

Community
9 months ago
IEMA-OHS reminds residents of hurricane remnant preparations

“It was just last year that the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding to our state,” Khayyat continued. “This is why IEMA-OHS continuously monitors the National Weather Service forecasts so we are prepared if severe weather tracks from the coast into Illinois.”