The Urbana School District #116 Board of Education is opening applications for the Sub-District 1 and Sub-District 6 Board of Education Seats.
The restaurant, known for its customizable bowls, is announced a new lineup of menu items on January 1 of 2025. These new items include a variety of nine proteins, toppings, and bases which include:
On top of this, there will be book fees to select courses on the approved 2025–2026 course fee schedule. Trustees also resolved to adopt a Douglas County property assessment agreement. This agreement sets a valuation for a brownfield property in Douglas County, making it an attractive option for a company planning to establish a $750 million corn wet milling and biofermentation manufacturing plant.
The Urbana Park District is set to begin improvements to the walking loop at South Ridge Park in March. The project will replace the existing asphalt path with a five-foot wide concrete trail, enhancing accessibility and durability for park-goers.
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered his fiscal year 2026 […]
Superintendent Adam Clapp of the Monticello School District issued a public apology on Wednesday after his daughter, who is White, portrayed a Black basketball star, JuJu Watkins, during a school wax museum event. The portrayal, which included makeup to darken her skin tone, sparked outrage among parents and raised concerns about racism and cultural sensitivity.
The family of a young woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in Urbana was in the courtroom hearing of 29-year-old Julio Bol. Bol is accused of killing their daughter, 20-year-old Katie Abraham, in a crash after consuming a large amount of alcohol, and then fleeing the scene. Joe and Michelle Abraham arrived in Urbana on Wednesday, marking exactly one month since the tragic accident that also claimed the life of their daughter, along with 21-year-old Chloe Polzin.
The Danville District 118 School Board voted on Wednesday night to appoint Assistant Superintendent John Hart as the district’s interim superintendent. Hart will step into the role while the Illinois Association of School Boards conducts a search for a permanent superintendent.
The festival will feature a bugscope, more spiders, arthropods, and insect arts and crafts. The event will take place at the Foellinger Auditorium starting at 5:00 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a significant increase in the state’s investment earnings, up more than 11%, providing a crucial boost to Illinois’ finances amid ongoing budget challenges. The investment earnings for the first six months of Fiscal Year 2025 totaled $803.8 billion, an increase of $80.65 million from $723.2 billion during the same period in Fiscal Year 2024.