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Crime
1 year ago
Arrest made in fatal stabbing on W. Healey Street, victim identified

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign Police have made an arrest in connection with […]

News
1 year ago
Illinois dominates Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament first round behind stellar performances from Riley, Ivisic, and Jakucionis

MILWAUKEE, WI (Chambana Today) – Illinois advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament […]

Business
1 year ago
Illinois metro area unemployment goes down and jobs go up

“As unemployment decreased over the last year in most metro areas and payroll remains steady, Illinois continues to prioritize region-specific support for jobseekers through local workforce partners,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. “Illinois also remains laser-focused on investing in our incomparable workforce and creating a positive business environment to bolster economic opportunity in every corner of the state.”

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Celebrate the first weekend of spring with a vision board for your home and yard refresh

Whether you’re looking to update your living space or plan out your outdoor oasis, a vision board is a great way to gather inspiration and create a roadmap for your seasonal refresh.

Community
1 year ago
Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy faces setback after cadet fight, leadership reflects on discipline and future

The Illinois National Guard’s Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy, known for helping at-risk youth turn their lives around, is grappling with the aftermath of a recent incident involving a fight between several cadets. The altercation has led to the arrest and expulsion of the involved students, raising questions about the future of the cadets involved.

College
1 year ago
Pritzker’s proposal for community college four-year degrees stalls in House committee

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – One of Governor JB Pritzker’s key legislative proposals faced a […]

Community
1 year ago
FIGHT UPDATE: Two eighteen-year-olds arrested after fight breaks out at Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy

A large fight broke out at Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy in Rantoul on Wednesday evening, resulting in the arrest of two 18-year-olds. The incident, involving 70 to 80 cadets, is currently under investigation by the State’s Attorney and the Rantoul Police Department.

Community
1 year ago
Eastern Illinois Foodmobile distributing food to north and south Champaign County

The vehicle will cover southern Champaign County on April 1 and northern Champaign County on April 11. Distribution sites and times are listed at eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html. The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to rural or underserved areas. Updates regarding future food distributions can be found at the Foodbank’s website at eifoodbank.org.

Community
1 year ago
UIUC professor gives food and plasma lecture at Parkland planetarium

Sankaran earned his Ph. D at the California Institute of Technology and joined UIUC’s Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering in 2020. The lectures are filmed by Parkland College TV. Tickets to the Kaler Lectures are $2 or free for Friends of the Staerkel Planetarium.For a show schedule or information about booking the dome, call 217/351-3446 or visit parkland.edu/planetarium.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE ON ACCIDENT: Fatal crash on I-74 in Vermilion County involved multiple vehicles

The Illinois State Police have released further details about a deadly crash that occurred on I-74 in Vermilion County, confirming that one person died as a result of the incident.