Community
9 months ago
Carroll Fire Department hosts family-friendly open house May 3

The Carroll Fire Department is opening its doors to the community for a special open house event on Guests can also enjoy guided firehouse tours, check out equipment displays, and learn more about fire safetySaturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1811 Brownfield Road in Urbana.

Elections
9 months ago
Senator Dick Durbin will not seek reelection after 44-year political career

ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – After more than four decades in Congress, Senator Dick Durbin […]

Community
9 months ago
Red Cross honors volunteers, urges public to help fill disaster relief roles during National Volunteer Week

As National Volunteer Week is celebrated across the country, the American Red Cross of Illinois is recognizing the thousands of volunteers whose compassion powers the organization’s humanitarian mission. With more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce made up of volunteers, their contributions are essential to delivering aid in times of crisis.

News
9 months ago
Illinois basketball adds Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic

With Tuesday’s commitment from Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic, the Illini now have four players from the Balkans set to join the roster for the 2025-26 season — a sign of the program’s expanding international appeal. 

IL State News
9 months ago
Pritzker stands firm on LGBTQ rights while emphasizing economic issues

At recent events in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Pritzker spoke passionately about LGBTQ rights, drawing on childhood experiences attending marches with his mother. “I’m living proof that introducing your kids to the gay agenda might result in them growing up to be governor,” he told the Human Rights Campaign crowd.

IL State News
9 months ago
Illinois highlights chemical safety awareness during April’s Hazardous Materials Safety Month

April marks Hazardous Materials Safety Month, a time when the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) emphasizes public awareness around chemical safety. Illinois continues to see a rise in active Tier 2 chemical facilities, adding over 100 new sites annually.

Agriculture
9 months ago
Illinois farmers push for legislative support as federal funding cuts impact local agriculture

As Illinois faces cuts to federal agriculture reimbursements, local farmers are urging the state to create new models for supporting agriculture and ensuring food access. Illinois lawmakers are stepping up, pushing two key bills through the legislative process that could provide a lifeline for small farmers struggling to stay afloat amid federal shifts.

Community
9 months ago
Champaign-Urbana marks Earth Day with March for Science and People’s Science Fair

On Earth Day, the Champaign community came together for the March for Science, beginning at the Alma Mater at 3 p.m. and concluding at Lincoln Square Mall with the People’s Science Fair from 4-6 p.m. The family-friendly event highlighted local science initiatives and encouraged the public to engage in protecting and supporting science.

Community
9 months ago
“Through Their Eyes” exhibit invites student Holocaust projects for Holocaust Remembrance Day

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Local educators and students are invited to participate in “Through […]

Agriculture
9 months ago
Andrew Pritchard presenting “Impact of Climate Change and Federal Cuts” on Zoom

“An award-winning meteorologist and weather risk communicator, Andrew Pritchard is dedicated to helping our community make informed decisions in the face of changing weather patterns,” shares program moderator Joan Tousey. “His passion for weather safety and storytelling makes him a trusted voice in the field, and the topic could not be more timely.”