Community
1 year ago
Cunningham Children’s Home celebrate’s Alisha’s story of resilience and determination

“When I started showing interest in transitioning to public school, they advocated next to me, not for me,” Alisha explained. “I know my staff won’t always be there for me, so learning to speak up for myself was a good confidence builder.”

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal shooting

Anyone with information or relevant footage is encouraged to contact the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visiting 373tips.com , or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest.

News
1 year ago
Gas prices in Champaign fall slightly to $2.97 per gallon

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Gas prices in Champaign have seen a slight decrease […]

News
1 year ago
OSF hospitals reinstating mask mandate and visitor restrictions amid respiratory illness surge

OSF HealthCare has announced a new masking requirement for all employees, patients, and visitors at its hospitals this week due to concerns about widespread respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. 

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Note of gratitude from the Chambana Today Editor-in-Chief

We are glad you found us, hope you stick with this news source, and enjoy perusing our website. If there is something in our community that you see, want me to write about, or think is newsworthy, please reach out to me – editor@illinimedia.com or https://chambanatoday.com/submit-news/. Download our news app as well and subscribe to our weekly newsletter at https://chambanatoday.com/newsletter-signup/.

Community
1 year ago
Red Cross requests volunteers for 2025

Home fires are one of the most common incidents the Red Cross responds to and volunteers in Bloomington responded quickly and effectively with shelter, health services, and support for two victims. Interested individuals can visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.

News
1 year ago
A man arrested and his passenger hospitalized after rollover crash in Champaign

The Champaign Police Department arrested a man for driving under the influence following a single-car rollover crash at the intersection of Austin and Kenwood at 11:48 a.m. on Monday.

Community
1 year ago
24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration date announced

The celebration takes place at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and doors will open at 4:00 p.m. and the events 5:00 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Reverend Dr. Claude E. Shelby, Sr., Pastor Emeritus at Salem Baptist Church.

Crime Report
Crime
1 year ago
MONTHLY CRIME REPORT SUMMARY: DECEMBER

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL (Chambana Today) – In December, Chambana Today reported on a series […]

Education
1 year ago
Champaign Police Department hosts free steering wheel lock program

People eligible are owners of Kia vehicles manufactured from 2011 to 2021 and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2021 regardless of their residence. To claim their free steering wheel lock, owners must visit the CPD Front Desk and provide proof of ownership.