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News
1 year ago
Illinois dominates Penn State, 91-52, without Jakucionis

Illinois men’s basketball handily beat Penn State, 91-52, on Wednesday, bouncing back after a close call at Washington. Despite the absence of their standout freshman, Kasparas Jakucionis, due to a strained forearm injury, the Illini delivered one of their most dominant performances of the season.

College
1 year ago
Illinois Athletics and Feeding Our Kids hosting game day food drives

According to data from Feeding America, Champaign County suffers from 10.5% overall food insecurity and a 12.2% food insecurity rate for children with over 27,000 overall residents in Champaign County living in food insecurity.

News
1 year ago
Illinois men’s basketball faces Penn State tonight and hosts USC Saturday

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois men’s basketball team will look to snap […]

Community
1 year ago
Experience Champaign-Urbana launches new mocktail experience pass

This marks the third experience pass from Experience Champaign-Urbana, and features over 20 bars and restaurants with a curated mocktail menu.

IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois selected for federal maternal health initiative

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has been chosen to participate in the federal Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, which aims to improve maternal health outcomes through holistic care.

News
1 year ago
Jakucionis named to Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois freshman sensation Kasparas Jakucionis has earned a spot […]

News
1 year ago
Avian Influenza: U of I professor discusses the threat to pets and wildlife

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is no longer just a concern for birds. Pets such as cats and dogs are also at risk, according to Dr. Stephany Lewis, a professor of zoological medicine at the University of Illinois. 

Business
1 year ago
The Illinois Soybean Association is hosting an herbicide workshop

The workshop will cover the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new herbicide strategy and will take place on January 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Crop Science Research Education Center in Champaign. The workshop provides attendees with the latest EPA herbicide regulations and practical strategies for compliance.

Community
1 year ago
Illinois iLottery player wins over $2 million before New Year’s Eve

The third highest was won in March 2024 with the Illinois Super Jackpot. Fast Play is a quick and easy draw game that can be played at any time, with over 25 games offered at different price points and play styles.  Download the Illinois Lottery app to keep up to date with the current jackpots.

Business
1 year ago
City of Urbana announces $1 million grant funding to homelessness

Public and private non-profit organizations are able to apply. The Housing and Homeless Innovations Round II is funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the American Rescue Plan Act, and the City of Urbana general funds.