Community
12 months ago
East-Central Illinois communities rally around local cancer fighters on World Cancer Day

EAST-CENTRAL ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – February 4 is World Cancer Day, and several local […]

Community
12 months ago
Urbana High School hosts the Polar Plunge

In previous years, UHS has participated in the plunge at the Lake of The Woods in Mahomet. The event is put on by Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, who is partnered with Special Olympics throughout the year.

News
12 months ago
University of Washington names Illinois Chancellor Robert J. Jones as next President

The University of Washington (UW) Board of Regents announced on Monday that Robert J. Jones, currently serving as Chancellor at the University of Illinois, has been selected as the institution’s 34th president. His five-year contract will begin on August 1.  Jones’ appointment marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first African American to lead the University of Washington.

News
12 months ago
Genesis Bryant earns Big Ten Co-Player of the Week honors after Illinois’ 3-0 week

Genesis Bryant has been named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week for the third time in her career after leading Illinois to a 3-0 week, including two road wins and the program’s first-ever victory over Maryland. The announcement came on Monday from the Big Ten conference office.

News
12 months ago
Huge honors for Freshmen Illinois men’s basketball players Riley and Jakucionis

Illinois basketball is getting strong performances from its freshman class as Will Riley was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, and Kasparas Jakucionis earned a spot on the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List.

Community
12 months ago
Experience-CU presents the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Bus Tour

The tour takes place from 10:00 a.m. to noon departing at Champaign’s Douglass Center at 504 E. Grove St. Entry is $10 per adult and $5 per child aged 17 and under. Reservations are required at ccafricanamericanheritage.org/community-tours.

News
12 months ago
Urbana firefighters contain blaze at 2017 Philo Road apartment building

At approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning, the Urbana Fire Department responded to a fire at 2017 Philo Road, a three-story apartment building.

Education
12 months ago
High school student journalist will get a behind-the-scenes look at news production

For high school students interested in pursuing journalism, hands-on experience is invaluable. One lucky student in the Champaign-Urbana area will get the chance to learn about online newswriting, as well as radio broadcast news.

Pet of the Week
12 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Miss Pink, an adorable bundle of joy

Miss Pink is a 10-month-old female Terrier, Pit Bull / Catahoula Leopard Dog weighing at 46.2 lbs. She is full of joy and loves to play!

Crime
12 months ago
MONTHLY CRIME REPORT SUMMARY: JANUARY

In January, Chambana Today reported on a series of incidents and crime-related issues across Champaign, Vermilion, Iroquois, and Piatt counties. Below is a summary of the major stories covered by our newsroom throughout the month: