News
1 year ago
Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Champaign County

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is reporting a significant rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases throughout Champaign County.

News
1 year ago
Busey Bank sponsors pavilion at Rantoul Family Sports Complex

The Rantoul Family Sports Complex (RFSC) is now partnering with Busey Bank as a sponsor of the development of a 40’x40’ Pavilion. The new pavilion will be located next to the Veteran’s Memorial at the Sports Complex.

News
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Cloudy and below freezing

Winter’s in full spring and Christmas is steadily approaching! According to the National Weather Service (NWS), you can more chilly weather, so bundle up! Expect a low around 14 and a high near 41.

Community
1 year ago
An accident shut down part of I-74 near Mahomet on Friday for seven hours.

Westbound lanes of Interstate 74 were closed for nearly seven hours on Friday following a two-vehicle crash near Mahomet. The accident, which occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m., caused significant traffic disruptions as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

News
1 year ago
Illinois men’s basketball fell to Tennessee in front of a sold-out crowd

The Fighting Illini fell to No. 1 Tennessee on Saturday at the State Farm Center in Champaign. The Volunteers narrowly escaped with a 66-64 victory, courtesy of a buzzer-beating layup from sixth man Jordan Gainey, keeping their undefeated record intact.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois Lottery hits a whopping $670 million jackpot

Throughout the entirety of 2024, there have been seven Illinois Lottery winners with prizes of $1 million or more. Mega Millions plays every Tuesday and Friday night and tickets are $2 each. Players can add $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes.

College
1 year ago
UIUC Housing presents their annual Dial-A-Carol phone line

Dial-A-Carol is one of the longest running traditions in University Housing and has been hosted by Snyder Hall since 1960. For one week a year, a group of student volunteers set aside their finals week study time to sing holiday songs to anyone who calls the phone line.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Heart of Gold: Illinois farmer protects WWII secret for 70 years

In a tale that stretches across continents and decades, Donald Faivre, an Illinois farmer, spent 70 years safeguarding a collection of sketches that would eventually return to their rightful owners.

Community
1 year ago
Community rallies to support 8-year-old fighting cancer with fundraiser at Perkins

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – When 8-year-old Kenny McFarland was diagnosed with clear cell […]

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County group kicks off fundraiser for household hazardous waste facility in Urbana

For years, residents of Champaign County have faced the challenge of properly disposing of household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, and certain cleaning products.