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Community
1 year ago
IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament hosted at the State Farm Center

The tournament will be hosted on March 13 to 15 and will feature the best teams across Illinois. Additionally, the IHSA Wheelchair Basketball Tournament will be held from March 14 to 15 at the Activities & Recreation Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The event will be open to everyone and information about tickets, lodging, and some other fun things around tournament weekend can be found on the Legends Play Here website.

Community
1 year ago
Urbana Police recover modified firearm from 18-year-old domestic violence suspect

Urbana officers responded to a report of domestic battery on Sunday, March 2. The victim was discovered with several visible injuries. Upon investigation, the victim provided a video of the 18-year-old suspect brandishing a modded rifle. Further investigation led officers to recover the illegally modified firearm. The suspect was then located, interviewed, and taken into custody on multiple charges.

Community
1 year ago
16th Annual Prom Benefit raises funds for Eastern Illinois Foodbank, providing over 381,000 meals

The 16th Annual Prom Benefit for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, held Saturday night, raised crucial funds to support the fight against food insecurity, providing over 381,000 meals to individuals in need. The event, which continues to be a beloved tradition in the community, saw attendees celebrating with a Mardi Gras theme and a night of fun, all while supporting a vital cause.

Community
1 year ago
Country music star Travis Tritt performing at the Champaign County Fair

James Travis Tritt is a Grammy-winning artist known for his signature blend of country, Southern rock, and blues. He will be joined by rising star Tyler Braden. The performance will take place at the Champaign County Fairgrounds starting at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale with various seating options available:

Crime
1 year ago
FATAL ACCIDENT UPDATE: Coroner releases victim’s name

Champaign County Coroner Laurie Brauer has identified the man who died after being struck by a motor vehicle on March 4 in Champaign. James McCammon, 58, was pronounced dead at 6:26 p.m. in the Carle Foundation Hospital Emergency Department in Urbana. 

Agriculture
1 year ago
UIUC ACES program allows students to explore Panamá and Ecuador

“Traveling to Ecuador was genuinely one of the best experiences I have had in my life. It was so much fun to build meaningful relationships with my classmates and members of the Ecuadorian communities we visited,” said Ansley Faivre, a participant of the program.

News
1 year ago
Champaign City Council member faces controversy as Davion Williams continues absence

The Champaign City Council met on Tuesday evening with one member noticeably absent — Councilman Davion Williams. This marks the third consecutive meeting that Williams has missed, following a series of controversies that have led to growing calls for his resignation.

Crime
1 year ago
Fatal hit-and-run traffic accident on North Market Street; driver arrested

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that […]

Business
1 year ago
Stout’s Building Services offers durable and beautiful Epoxy concrete coatings for homes and businesses

Stout’s Building Services, a family-owned company based in Urbana, is providing a high-quality solution for concrete floors with their decorative epoxy concrete coatings. Whether it’s for residential, commercial, or industrial spaces, epoxy coatings offer an easy-to-maintain and durable flooring option that’s both cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing.

Education
1 year ago
Champaign Fire Department responds to fire at Parkland College

The Champaign Fire Department quickly contained a fire at Parkland College on Tuesday, March 4, at 1:37 p.m. The fire broke out in a fume extractor and dust collector outside Building “T” at 2400 W. Bradley Ave.