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1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm and sunny

Referred to as “one of the miracles of 19th-century music,” Mendelssohn’s brilliant Octet for eight stringed instruments amazed its first audiences in 1825 and continues to thrill audiences of the 21st century.

Community
1 year ago
Vermilion County Animal Shelter facing overcrowding, seeks community help

The Vermilion County Animal Shelter is urgently seeking assistance from the community after taking in over 100 cats and dogs in the last two weeks. With space completely filled, the shelter took to Facebook on Saturday to announce they are out of room for dogs and are calling for immediate help from potential adopters.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks about the improvements within the team.
News
1 year ago
Illinois earns No. 7 seed in Big Ten Tournament, set to face Ohio State/Iowa winner

Illinois has secured the No. 7 seed in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament and will begin its postseason on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., facing the winner of the Round 1 matchup between 10th-seeded Ohio State and 15th-seeded Iowa. The game will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. 

News
1 year ago
Illinois rallies to beat #18 Purdue 88-80, secures 20th win of the season

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – In a thrilling comeback, Illinois defeated No. 18 Purdue […]

Community
1 year ago
Boneyard Creek hosts its 2025 Community Day

Whether it’s a class volunteer project or a way to bring the family together, Community Day is a great way to restore the natural beauty of Boneyard Creek. To register online, visit boneyardcreek.org. The deadline to register online is April 5. Onsite registration at Scott Park will be available.

Community
1 year ago
Danville Police finds loaded firearm on convicted felon

If anyone has information to provide about this incident please contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org, by using the mobile app., P3TIPS, or by calling anonymously at 217-446-TIPS (8477).

Community
1 year ago
“Stand Up For Science” Rally held on UIUC campus to defend research funding and diversity

A movement swept across the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus as local organizers hosted a rally as part of the nationwide Stand Up for Science 2025 campaign. The event, held at noon on Friday, was aimed at defending the integrity of scientific research, preserving funding, and supporting diversity within the scientific community.

College
1 year ago
Parkland College hosting free lunar eclipse telescope viewing

The earth’s shadow completely covers the moon, making it look much dimmer and red. Planetarium staff, members of the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society, and the Parkland Astronomy Club will set up several telescopes outside the planetarium so visitors can look at the Moon. The eclipse date also happens to be Pi Day.

Community
1 year ago
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday: Turn your clocks ahead

Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 a.m. local time, with most states shifting the clocks one hour forward. This means an extra hour of daylight in the evening, but it also comes with the trade-off of losing one hour of sleep. If you observe DST, remember to set your clocks ahead before bed on Saturday night or when you wake up on Sunday morning.

Education
1 year ago
Suzet McKinney appointed to University of Illinois Board of Trustees

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Suzet McKinney, a nationally […]