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Community
1 year ago
Red Cross shares their tips for holiday safety to prevent home fires

“December is the peak time for home fires involving candles and holiday decorations. Help protect your family by using battery-operated candles and practicing your two-minute escape plan with everyone in your household,” Rodrigo Carrillo, Illinois Red Cross Regional Disaster Officer.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office hosts annual Shop with a Cop Event

“This is one of the ways my Office tries to give back to our community each year. It is an amazing, unforgettable experience that touches all of our hearts,” said Sheriff Dustin Heuerman.

Community
1 year ago
OSF HealthCare’s stroke support group prepares for 2025 with new programs

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in […]

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Bo, the playful Pitbull Terrier

Bo is definitely a true sweetheart and is capable of loving you as much as he can. He’s wiggly and always down for an adventure. If you’re interested in meeting Bo, come down to the Champaign County Humane Society to learn more and give Bo a true forever home!

News
1 year ago
No. 21 Fighting Illini women fall in Big Ten opener against Ohio State

No. 21 Illinois dropped its Big Ten opener to No. 12 Ohio State, 83-74, on Sunday afternoon in Columbus. 

News
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Chilly and sunny weather

Bring the family! Worried about your website? Check out Workshop: Website Audit Checklist for 2025 on Thursday, December 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Champaign Public Library. They’ll share the latest in website design trends, tips to improve user experience, ways to enhance your search engine optimization strategies, and more!

The Neil Street location in Champaign is closing.
Business
1 year ago
Champaign’s Oberweis Ice Cream and That Burger Joint to close with a new location in the works

Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store and That Burger Joint closed their doors on Sunday, at least temporarily.

News
1 year ago
Illinois accepts Citrus Bowl invitation to face South Carolina on December 31

Illinois has officially accepted its invitation to the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, where the Illini will face South Carolina on December 31 in Orlando.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks about the improvements within the team.
News
1 year ago
Illinois basketball losses Big Ten opener to Northwestern

No. 19 Illinois dropped its Big Ten opener to Northwestern in a tough overtime loss, 70-66, at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday night.

Crime
1 year ago
Danville police arrest convicted felon on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop

At 1:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, Danville Police Officers conducted a routine traffic stop that led to a significant arrest involving drugs and illegal firearms. Officers pulled over a vehicle in the unit block of S. State St. due to a suspended vehicle registration.