Community
1 year ago
Urbana High School homecoming parade has been cancelled due to weather

Due to heavy rain and increased winds, the Urbana High School homecoming parade has been canceled this evening. 

Agriculture
1 year ago
First 2024 human case of West Nile virus reported in Champaign County

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Champaign County this year. The affected individual is a Champaign resident, in their 60s, who tested positive for the infection in September. 

College
1 year ago
Food service and building service workers continue strike on and around campus

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The strike of Building and Food Service employees, which […]

Community
1 year ago
Urbana letter carrier victim of armed robbery

A United States Postal Services Letter Carrier was the victim of an armed robbery on Monday, September 23, at approximately 7:48 p.m. The armed robbery occurred in the 2400 block of Prairie Green in Urbana.

Business
1 year ago
Champaign-Urbana area reports significant job growth and decrease in unemployment

“IDES and its essential workforce partners are working throughout the state to offer critical employment services to enthusiastic jobseekers,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar.

College
1 year ago
Illinois football looks to beat the higher-ranked Nittany Lions

Fresh off a win in Nebraska last week, No. 19 Illinois travels to No. 9 Penn State Saturday night at 6:30. After last week’s overtime win in Lincoln, the Fighting Illini are 4-0 for the first time since 2011.

Crime
1 year ago
Champaign woman sentenced to 27 years for leading large drug operation in Central Illinois

The 36-year-old woman, Malaia A. Turner, was sentenced on Monday, September 23 to 27 years for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of substances containing methamphetamine.

College
1 year ago
Illinois’ defensive coordinator Aaron Henry nominated for prestigious award

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois’ defensive coordinator Aaron Henry is this week’s nominee for the 2024 […]

Agriculture
1 year ago
Fiber internet coming to rural Champaign County

Local farmers, elected officials, and a local internet company were all on hand this morning to unveil a network of 124 miles of fiber backbone cabling carrying gigabit internet speeds. 

College
1 year ago
Illini baseball announces two home games this week

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois baseball had announced its upcoming fall schedule. The […]