Education
1 year ago
Volunteers needed to support students in iRead program

The iRead program is making a significant impact on students’ reading skills, and volunteers are needed to help continue this success in the spring of 2025.

Community
1 year ago
ISP announces Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols results

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Acting Captain Heather Apperson recently announced the results of their Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP).

IL State News
1 year ago
New Illinois law mandates reporting of suspicious fentanyl levels in autopsies

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – A new Illinois law, House Bill 4942, has taken […]

News
1 year ago
New Year’s Eve fire displaces Champaign residents

A New Year’s Eve fire has left multiple residents displaced after flames broke out in a single-family home near the intersection of Winding Lane and Fairview Drive.

IL State News
1 year ago
A portion of the I-57/74 interchange revamp wraps up in 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Drivers in Champaign can look forward to safer and more […]

News
1 year ago
Illinois women’s basketball streak ends with loss to Washington

Illinois women basketball’s 13-game home win streak, spanning across two seasons, came to an end on Thursday night as the Fighting Illini were defeated by Washington, 71-65. 

News
1 year ago
Illinois football defeats South Carolina in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, 21-17

 The Fighting Illini are celebrating their first Cheez-It Citrus Bowl championship after a 21-17 victory over #15 South Carolina on Tuesday at Camping World Stadium.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Janis Mason

She is survived by her mother, Lucy; her siblings, Robert (Helen) Stauffer, Anita Taylor, Steve (Shirley) Stauffer, and Judy Stauffer; seven nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and -nephews, another great-niece due in February, along with a host of close friends that will miss her smile and infectious laugh. Janis always had a way of making everyone feel special.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Victoria DeFilippo Lutzer

Vicki is survived by her loving husband David, her four children Jacob, Carl, Lisa, and Joseph, her six grandchildren, and by her brother John. Vicki’s bright light and nurturing presence will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Morris E. Trees

Morris entered the Navy after graduating from Unity of Tolono. He worked as a foreman for University of Illinois and later worked as a bus driver for Champaign MTD. He enjoyed Brazilian Jazz, ZZ Top, car & airplane shows and family time. He was a member of Sidney American Legion Post 212.