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News
1 year ago
School bus rear-ended in Danville; no injuries reported

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Police Department responded to a two-vehicle traffic […]

Community
1 year ago
PrEP is now available without a prescription from Illinois pharmacists

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued a standing order allowing people in Illinois to obtain the PrEP, the HIV preventative medication, directly from a pharmacist without requiring a doctor’s prescription. PrEP is one of the most effective means of preventing HIV infection. Studies show that it reduces the risk of infection through sexual transmission as much as 99 percent. The order was signed by signed by IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra and will make it easier to obtain either of the two oral medications used in the PrEP regimen.

Community
1 year ago
State of Illinois launches the Help Stop Hate service

Acts of hate are defined as those that target people based on their actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, immigration status, or national origin. Hate incidents are categorized into hate crimes, bias-motivated civil rights violations, and hateful, but legal expressions.

Community
1 year ago
Carroll Fire Department hosts family-friendly open house May 3

The Carroll Fire Department is opening its doors to the community for a special open house event on Guests can also enjoy guided firehouse tours, check out equipment displays, and learn more about fire safetySaturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1811 Brownfield Road in Urbana.

Elections
1 year ago
Senator Dick Durbin will not seek reelection after 44-year political career

ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – After more than four decades in Congress, Senator Dick Durbin […]

Community
1 year ago
Red Cross honors volunteers, urges public to help fill disaster relief roles during National Volunteer Week

As National Volunteer Week is celebrated across the country, the American Red Cross of Illinois is recognizing the thousands of volunteers whose compassion powers the organization’s humanitarian mission. With more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce made up of volunteers, their contributions are essential to delivering aid in times of crisis.

News
1 year ago
Illinois basketball adds Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic

With Tuesday’s commitment from Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic, the Illini now have four players from the Balkans set to join the roster for the 2025-26 season — a sign of the program’s expanding international appeal. 

IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker stands firm on LGBTQ rights while emphasizing economic issues

At recent events in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Pritzker spoke passionately about LGBTQ rights, drawing on childhood experiences attending marches with his mother. “I’m living proof that introducing your kids to the gay agenda might result in them growing up to be governor,” he told the Human Rights Campaign crowd.

IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois highlights chemical safety awareness during April’s Hazardous Materials Safety Month

April marks Hazardous Materials Safety Month, a time when the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) emphasizes public awareness around chemical safety. Illinois continues to see a rise in active Tier 2 chemical facilities, adding over 100 new sites annually.

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois farmers push for legislative support as federal funding cuts impact local agriculture

As Illinois faces cuts to federal agriculture reimbursements, local farmers are urging the state to create new models for supporting agriculture and ensuring food access. Illinois lawmakers are stepping up, pushing two key bills through the legislative process that could provide a lifeline for small farmers struggling to stay afloat amid federal shifts.