Local charities team up to collect bikes for kids.
Community
1 year ago
The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign hosts kids’ bike giveaway event

On Saturday, December 14 from 2 -4 p.m., the Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the Campus Bike Center and the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (IMC), is holding a Kids’ Bike Giveaway for the community.

Education
1 year ago
Monticello community mourns tragic loss of high school student Andrew B. Beals

The Piatt County community is grieving the sudden loss of 16-year-old Andrew B. Beals, a Monticello High School student, who passed away Monday morning after his car veered off the road near North Old Route 47 and 1900 North Road.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois ranks fifth for most money from Powerball and Mega Millions winnings

According to Legal Poker Sites, Illinois and its residents have earned the fifth most amount of money from Powerball & Mega Millions in the past 10 years.

Community
1 year ago
UPDATE: Cats rescued from hoarding situation in Champaign receiving treatment

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign County Animal Control (CCAC) has been working around […]

Business
1 year ago
Why furnace maintenance is crucial

Getting your furnace serviced regularly is essential for several reasons, as it ensures safety, efficiency, and reliability while also extending the lifespan of your heating system. Getting your furnace checked before winter is an important step for several reasons:

Local law enforcement spent the day repacking food for the Eastern Illinois Foodbank
Community
1 year ago
Local law enforcement agencies compete to combat hunger through ‘Protect & Feed’ campaign

The Champaign and Urbana Police Departments were repacking food at the Eastern Illinois Foodbank at noon today, as part of the “Protect & Feed” campaign. This collaboration was part of a Giving Tuesday initiative aimed at raising meals for families in need through the Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF).

Community
1 year ago
ISP announces results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols

The patrols took place from November 27 to December 1 and had the ISP focus on enforcing impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations for the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

Community
1 year ago
City of Urbana kicks off the third annual Trees and Lights from Around the World 

TLAW will kick off with a Mayoral ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, December 7 at noon at the northeast corner of Main and Race Street. The even will continue throughout the holiday season to celebrate Urbana’s rich culture and diversity as well as promoting small businesses.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign Police provide their winter driving tips for dangerous road weather

The CPD encourages drivers to slow down and take their time when moving throughout the Champaign. The slippery conditions make the braking time necessary to stop a vehicle significantly increased. So far, over 20 vehicle crashes have been reported in Champaign and few have even resulted in transport to area hospitals and tows.

News
1 year ago
Illinois football assistant coach Dana Dimel passes away

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois football program is mourning the loss of […]