After two intense rounds of public voting, only eight schools remain in The64.com High School Mascot Tournament. This national bracket-style showdown is more than just a popularity contest—it’s a celebration of school pride, student creativity, and community spirit. With only one day left to vote, every click counts as fans rally behind their beloved mascots for a shot at the regional semi-finals and a chance at national recognition.
History was made on Saturday, May 3, as DeShawn Williams was sworn in as the 50th mayor of Urbana—and the city’s first Black mayor—in an uplifting ceremony at Lincoln Square Mall. The milestone event drew hundreds of residents and community leaders who gathered to witness a defining moment in Urbana’s history.
“We’re excited to bring JP Sports and USSSA tournaments to the Rantoul Family Sports Complex starting in 2026. This premier facility aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality youth sports experiences, and we look forward to making Rantoul a key destination for teams and families across the region,” said John Pieritz, owner and operator of JP Sports and Event Management.
“This brand-new, high-energy stage show delivers the ultimate MasterChef experience—LIVE, up close, and personal! Expect cooking challenges, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of surprises.”
Williams, a community college administrator and radio host from Danville, often interviewed Leslie Ingold, RN, a regional stroke navigator at OSF, for her show. In March 2024, that information turned out to be life-saving.
Parkland College’s Horticulture staff and students are gearing up for their annual spring plant sale, set to take place May 5–9 in the campus greenhouse. The sale will run daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Two leaders from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) have received national recognition for their contributions to agricultural research and innovation.
Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus will “redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse.” The tour will capture where it all began for Black Violin, transformed and reimagined. The performance takes place on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Illinois lawmakers say they are close to agreeing on a reform plan that would keep the CTA, Metra, and Pace operating separately, while giving more power to the RTA, which currently oversees regional transit finances. This plan, backed by organized labor and often referred to as the “labor plan,” is gaining traction and is seen as a realistic and politically feasible solution.
MATTOON, IL (Chambana Today) – The driver involved in a deadly crash at the Odd […]