Community
10 months ago
All-way stop at State Street and Columbia Street

The Public Works Department will be installing an all-way stop at the intersection of State Street and Columbia Street. This intersection has had five crashes in the past five years, with three of these occurring in 2023, which warrants an all-way stop at this location.

Community
10 months ago
Community Day at Monical’s Pizza to benefit Alzheimer’s fundraiser

Monical’s Pizza is inviting you, your family, friends, and neighbors to come together for a meal and support a great cause. On Monday, March 24, participate in Community Day by mentioning or showing the special flier at one of the participating Monical’s Pizza locations in Champaign and Urbana.

News
10 months ago
Large fight erupts at Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy, police units respond

A violent altercation broke out Wednesday evening between 70-80 cadets at Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy in Rantoul, prompting a massive law enforcement response.

Shooting in Urbana early this morning. Police can't find the shooter.
News
10 months ago
Crash on I-74 eastbound at milepost 215 causes major traffic disruptions

Illinois State Police, Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office, and local EMS are currently responding to a traffic crash on I-74 eastbound at milepost 215. The accident has caused a complete stoppage of traffic in the area, and authorities are diverting vehicles using a nearby ramp to bypass the crash site. Drivers are advised to exercise caution while navigating the area or consider seeking alternate routes, as traffic delays are expected to last several hours. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Community
10 months ago
First-ever female Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer reflects on what’s important in the job

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer is well aware of the compassion and sensitivity needed in her job – and the spotlight on her as the first female coroner in county history. Brauer, who has worked as Deputy Coroner for nearly four years, ran for coroner on a platform focused on improving transparency, supporting grieving families, and addressing key operational issues in the office.

IL State News
10 months ago
Law mandating foster kids to carry belongings with luggage not trash stalled

Richard Blackmon, director of education and pathways at Court Appointed Special (CASA) of Cook County, recalls instances where foster children children arrived at CASA using “trash bags, milk crates, anything they can really get their hands on, particularly depending on the type of circumstances being moved from.”

Education
10 months ago
HOMESCHOOL BILL UPDATE: Illinois bill restricting homeschooling passes amid intense debate

After hours of heated debate and testimony, a contentious bill limiting homeschooling in Illinois passed with a vote of 8-4-1, sparking fierce opposition from Republicans who condemned it as an infringement on parental rights. The bill, which supporters argue is aimed at ensuring quality education standards for all students, has quickly become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over parental control in education.

Community
10 months ago
$35 million upgrade kicks off at Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment facilities

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana and Champaign Sanitary District (UCSD) has officially […]

Agriculture
10 months ago
Governor JB Pritzker declares March 19 as Illinois Agriculture Trade Day

In honor of Illinois Agriculture Trade Day, the community is encouraged to visit agr.illinois.gov to learn about food and agriculture in Illinois and FeedingtheEconomy.com to learn more about role that food and agriculture plays in our state and national economy. 

IL State News
10 months ago
Cell phone ban legislation clears Senate on Tuesday

Senate Bill 2427 would require all school boards to adopt policies, banning cell phones and other devices during instructional time. This includes cell phones, laptops, tablets and gaming devices which can provide communication between two or more parties. It would not, however, include school-issued devices.