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Crime
12 months ago
MATTOON ACCIDENT UPDATE: Driver arrested after fatal crash at Mattoon Nursing Home

MATTOON, IL (Chambana Today) – The driver involved in a deadly crash at the Odd […]

Elections
12 months ago
Former Illinois Governor George Ryan dies at 91

George Ryan, former Illinois governor and one of the state’s most consequential and controversial political figures, has died at the age of 91. His death was confirmed by former Republican State Representative Jim Durkin.

Crime
12 months ago
University of Illinois Police warn of vehicle thefts near campus apartments

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois Police Department is warning the […]

Crime
12 months ago
Car crashes Into Mattoon nursing home, leaving one dead and one critically injured

MATTOON, IL (Chambana Today) – One person is dead and another critically injured after […]

Community
12 months ago
Parkland College Horticulture hosting annual spring plant sale

The sale takes place in the campus greenhouse from May 5 to May 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The sale includes hanging baskets, flowers, succulents, and more. Payment will be cash or check only and all proceeds go to Horticulture programming and the Food Donation Garden.

Community
12 months ago
Heartfelt welcome home for girl injured in Chatham Crash

A girl who was injured in the fatal crash in Chatham earlier this week was released from the hospital on Thursday and received a warm, emotional welcome from her community. Mia, who had been hospitalized following the tragedy, arrived home to a crowd of supporters that included local law enforcement and emergency responders.

news
12 months ago
University of Illinois system faces over $650 million funding gap despite leading adequacy ratings

A recent report from the Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding highlights both the strengths and shortfalls of the University of Illinois System, revealing a complex picture of relative financial advantage overshadowed by significant funding gaps.

College
12 months ago
Pint of Science festival launches in Champaign-Urbana

The festival is open to the local community, including science enthusiasts and curious minds. Participants can grab a drink and dive into the groundbreaking research at the Pint of Science Festival presented by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The festival takes place from May 19 to 20. Each evening starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Cowboy Monkey and Gallery Art Bar, with more information below. UIUC researchers will bring their science to life in casual, engaging talks.

News
12 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Baby, an energetic, perfectly-sized girl

Baby is a spayed female beagle/healer mix.  She’s two years old, very loyal and loves walking and running. She visited the WIXY 100.3 studio this morning, thanks to our friends at Hoveln Heating and Cooling, Inc., and gave out a lot of hugs.

Vigil for Chatham accident.
IL State News
12 months ago
Chatham rallies for survivors after deadly crash; fundraisers support families

As the village of Chatham mourns the loss of four young lives after a Jeep crashed through the YNOT Outdoors after-school program, the focus is now turning to the survivors still fighting to recover — and the overwhelming wave of community support rising to meet their needs.