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College
11 months ago
Giertz Gallery at Parkland College announces scholarship award recipients

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College announced the scholarship […]

News
11 months ago
Illinois’ 2025-26 Big Ten men’s basketball opponents announced

The Big Ten Conference has unveiled the 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule, confirming that Illinois will continue with a 20-game conference slate. Each team will play three opponents both home and away, and 14 opponents once—seven at home and seven on the road.

Crime
11 months ago
ACCIDENT UPDATE: Chatham driver identified

A 44-year-old woman from Chatham, Illinois, has been identified as the driver involved in a fatal crash at an after-school program on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at the YNOT Outdoors Summer Camp in the 300-block of Breckenridge Road. The vehicle struck multiple individuals outside the building before crashing through the structure and exiting through the opposite wall.

Elections
11 months ago
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth endorses Juliana Stratton for Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat​

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has received a significant endorsement in her bid for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by retiring Senator Dick Durbin.

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
11 months ago
Four children killed after vehicle crashes into Chatham Youth Center; investigation is ongoing

The Illinois State Police (ISP) are continuing their investigation into a devastating crash that killed four children and injured six others at an after-school center in Chatham on Monday afternoon.

Agriculture
11 months ago
City of Urbana’s Market announces its 2025 season

The Market will also be offering weekly email updates entitled Market Mail. They inform subscribers what to expect at the Market each week and is available at www.urbanamarket.org. Vendors will accept cash and many accept card and electronic payment. Customers wishing to use SNAP benefits must bring their LINK card to the information tent in the north row of the Market.

Community
11 months ago
University of Illinois Extension is hosting Extension Day

This includes 4-H, Family Life, Nutrition and Wellness, Finance, SNAP-Ed, Integrated Health Disparities, Master Gardeners, and Master Naturalists. Community partners including Champaign Park District, the Housing Authority of Champaign County, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, OSF Healthcare, and the Trauma and Resilience Initiative will be onsite.

Community
11 months ago
Champaign Fire Department hosting the Smoke Alarm Blitz

The Smoke Alarm Blitz begins on Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 a.m. includes approximately 100 homes within the boundaries of Prospect Avenue to the west, Harris Avenue to the east, Bradley Avenue to the north, and the railroad to the south. Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department, Neighborhood Services Department and Equity and Engagement Department, along with volunteers from the Christian Sheehan Smoke Alarm Blitz and the American Red Cross will be collaborating to check and install smoke alarms.

Elections
11 months ago
R. Cary Capparelli announces bid for U.S. Senate as Republican candidate from Illinois

International businessman and university instructor R. Cary Capparelli announced Monday morning that he will seek the Republican nomination for the United States Senate from Illinois in the upcoming election.

News
11 months ago
Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois, bolstering Illini’s international-focused roster

Illinois basketball secured a major addition Monday morning as Andrej Stojakovic officially committed to the Illini. The announcement came just 30 minutes after his decision.