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Snow by the numbers: Champaign sees record start to winter
Public works crews plow nearly 30,000 miles as snow totals top two feet.
Mental wellness workshop to use music and art in Urbana
Family Service of Champaign County to host half-day event focused on creative coping tools.
A case for competencies
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Take a look around your organization. The people who will lead it five or ten…
Champaign-Urbana marks Black History Month with full calendar of arts, education and community events
Libraries, schools, museums and performance venues host music, film, lectures and hands-on activities throughout February.
Chambana Today corrects casting call times after error, apologizes to readers and organizers
Incorrect Facebook post listed wrong start time for Compass Casting open call, causing confusion for attendees.
January 24 – January 30 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from two days in…
Urbana seeks applicants for 2026 poet laureate program
City opens monthlong application window for sixth cycle celebrating local poetry and community engagement.
Champaign deputy fire chief selected for national executive leadership program
Josh Jessup chosen for prestigious IAFC Fire Service Executive Development Institute.
Stratton Academy receives $20,000 grant from Healing Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Earlier this week, it was announced that the Stratton Academy of the Arts was recognized…
Urbana students walked out to protest ICE actions
More than 100 high schoolers rallied downtown, sharing personal stories and calling for a boycott.
Donated Illini basketball tickets to support C-U at Home shelter fundraiser
Raffle proceeds will benefit One Winter Night event raising funds for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Urbana High School student council sponsors anti-ICE walkout
Students join nationwide protest against ICE and CBP actions, walking to the Champaign County Courthouse Plaza.
Free dental exams and cleanings offered for children at Parkland College
Give Kids A Smile Day set for Feb. 7 with services provided at no cost to families.
3 days ago in Entertainment
The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time
When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?
3 days ago in Sports
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.
3 days ago in Sports
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.
No. 9 Illinois extends win streak to 10 with 75–66 victory over Washington
Illini stay hot in January, improve to 9–1 in Big Ten play behind Keaton Wagler’s 22 points.
Teen injured in Urbana shooting; Police seek public’s help
14-year-old treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wound after shots fired into parked vehicle on Hill Street.
Champaign Fire Department extinguishes fire in single family home on Thursday
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home. The…
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sidney, the cuddly Shih Tzu who we FINALLY got to meet
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our visit last week with Moore’s Rescue Ranch was canceled after extreme cold in the…
