Business
1 year ago
Illinois minimum wage set to increase from $14 to $15 per hour in January

The State of Illinois recently announced the minimum wage increase from the initial $14 per hour to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will increase to $9 per hour and workers under 18 working fewer than 650 hours per year will be increased to $13 per hour.

News
1 year ago
Average Joe: U of I fans should be feeling good heading into 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – I know that Tennessee loss will sting for a […]

Community
1 year ago
Crime Stoppers requests public’s assistance with smoke shop burglary

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a burglary that was reported recently.

Community
1 year ago
Jalen Johnson of Urbana High School chosen for QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship

Out of these over 25,000 applicants, Johnson managed to be one of 7,288 finalists considered for the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship. 

IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker administration awards $55.2 million in grants to support local park projects across Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today the awarding of more than $55.2 million in grants to fund 100 local park projects throughout Illinois.

News
1 year ago
Jakucionis named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Kasparas Jakucionis, the Illinois freshman guard, has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, sharing the honor with Rutgers’ Dylan Harper.

News
1 year ago
Illinois women’s basketball handed Southern Indiana a loss at State Farm Center on Sunday.

The Illinois Women’s Basketball Team soared to a 73-50 victory over Southern Indiana at State Farm Center Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Fighting Illini earned their 50th triumph under head coach Shauna Green.

College
1 year ago
UIUC Police issues Campus Safety notice of sexual assault

For information on reporting sexual misconduct, accessing resources on and off campus, supporting survivors, getting involved in sexual misconduct prevention, and information on the Title IX office, visit wecare.illinois.edu.

Education
1 year ago
Sam Banks resigns from Unit 4 School Board after six months

am Banks has resigned from his position on the Unit 4 School Board, ending his six-month tenure. Banks, appointed in June after the resignations of Jamar Brown and Mark Thies, informed the board of his decision in a letter Sunday night.

Crime
1 year ago
Champaign County coroner releases names of two homicide victims

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer has released the names of two individuals who died in separate shooting incidents last week in Champaign County.