Community
1 year ago
Champaign-Urbana residents graduate from the Community Police Academy program

It is open to anyone with a sponsorship from a local police department and Illinois students, staff, and faculty are prioritized for registration. The Urbana Police Department would like to give a special thanks to Maria Payan and Jim Rylek, who were proudly sponsored by the Urbana Police Department.

Community
1 year ago
Three car collision occurs at intersection of Bloomington and Joanne

Further investigation led to one driver being cited for failure to reduce speed to prevent an accident. Officers remained on the scene to clean up debris and complete the necessary reports until 5:49 p.m. This information comes from a statement from the Champaign Police.

College
1 year ago
Illinois women’s basketball hosts top 20-ranked opponent tonight

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois women’s basketball welcomes No. 19 Florida State University […]

College
1 year ago
Parkland College will honor veterans in a ceremony

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – On Veteran’s Day, Parkland College will honor the women […]

Community
1 year ago
Centennial Archery Team creates field of flags to commemorate Veterans

The idea comes from the minds of Coaches Ryan and Heather Miller who came up with the idea as a team community service project. Multiple alumni on the Centennial Charger Archery team are current active-duty marines and one senior plans to join upon graduation.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Anthony (Tony) Mancuso

Tony graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. A journalist by education and temperament, Tony spent many years at the News-Gazette, both as a copy editor/designer and later an editor. Most recently he worked as communications director for iSEE at the University of Illinois.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Gary Massey

Gary devoted many years of service to The American Legion Post 71 of Urbana, most
notably coordinating the Honor Guard. Providing appreciation and respect for countless
Veterans at their time of passing filled Gary with a sense of purpose and fulfillment and
provided a brotherhood he had missed.

Community
1 year ago
UPDATE: Most local election results are finalized

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – As of 6 a.m., 90% of local election votes […]

Community
1 year ago
Average Joe: Caught in the sports “streaming” current

When streaming services started, it was supposed to be a more accessible, cheaper way for customers to watch the sports, shows, and movies they wanted.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Janet Noreen Hirschler

She was a surgical assistant at Mercy Hospital, Champaign, IL for more than 25 years. Janet was a member of Birdbay Golf Club, in Venice Florida.