Community
1 year ago
Election day not designated holiday for University of Illinois workers and students

An Illinois statute to give workers and students at the University of Illinois election day off as a paid holiday was not renewed.

College
1 year ago
Illinois hosts Purdue for first home Big 10 game of the season

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois football hosts Purdue on Saturday at 2:30 for […]

Business
1 year ago
Urbana welcomes “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour which celebrates manufacturing month

The “Makers on the Move” bus tour will be stopping in Urbana today as part of a celebration of Manufacturing Month.

Community
1 year ago
METCAD implements ASAP to PSAP to speed up 9-1-1 response

“By sending the alarm signal over ASAP, information like the customer’s name, address, alarm type, and other details can be instantly transmitted without the need for a telephone call. That translates to valuable seconds being shaved off the time it takes to get first responders dispatched,” said METCAD 9-1-1 Deputy Director Jeff Wooten.

Community
1 year ago
Blueprint partners meeting to combat gun violence

The Equity & Engagement Department, Community Safety & Justice Division hosted a Blueprint partner meeting earlier this week.

Crime
1 year ago
Danville man pleads guilty to strangling and threatening to kill girlfriend with gun

“Felons who commit acts of domestic violence pose a significant threat to not only the victims and their families, but also to the community as a whole. My office is committed to supporting domestic violence victims in Vermilion County, together with our local agencies, to keep our community safe,” said State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy.

Community
1 year ago
Two new signs debuted at the Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch

The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail and the Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation debuted two signs yesterday at the Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch in Douglass Park. 

College
1 year ago
Urbana native and Unit 4 teacher writes U of I basketball fan book

Local middle school teacher Mike Carpenter has been an avid Illinois basketball fan for more than three decades.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois State Police implement traffic safety checks along I-57

Illinois State Police (ISP) set up patrols to combat aggressive and unsafe driving along I-57 between October 3-7.

Education
1 year ago
Campus Middle School for Girls hosting fall informal open house

The Campus Middle School for Girls (CMSG) in Urbana is hosting an open house on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7.