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Champaign-Urbana and Decatur see unemployment rates rise through 2025 as part of statewide increase
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that total…
January 10 – January 16 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from just one day…
Little League and T-Mobile launching grant to help make youth sports affordable
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With the cost of youth sports rising over the years, families in Champaign-Urbana might find…
SHOOTING UPDATE: Alleged suspect in custody after early morning shooting in Urbana
Champaign man died after early-morning shooting on Ellis Drive; investigation remains ongoing.
Family of George Shapland makes million dollar gift to U of I Athletics
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The family of George Shapland, a former U of I basketball player and influential local…
SHOOTING UPDATE: 52-year-old man fatally shot in Urbana early Friday morning
Police investigating shooting on Ellis Drive; public asked for tips.
Xavier Scott announces return to Illinois Football for 2026 season
The All-Big Ten defensive back looks ahead to a comeback after an injury-shortened 2025 campaign.
Vandalia native wins $3 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
VANDALIA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A trip to the gas station while visiting her hometown led to a multi-million dollar…
Editor’s in-depth reflection with CU-PHD’s Julie Pryde as she prepares to retire
The longtime public health administrator looks back on accomplishments, hard lessons from COVID, and the work still left to do.
U of I football season ticket renewals to begin January 20
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — After celebrating its winningest two-year run in program history, season ticket renewals for the Illinois…
Champaign attorney placed on probation after Illinois Supreme Court disciplinary action
Court finds lawyer made false statements to client and judge; six-month suspension stayed with conditions.
Campus Middle School for Girls to host February open house in Urbana
Prospective students and families invited to tour campus and learn about academics and programs.
Man killed in early-morning shooting in Urbana; police seek suspect
Officers responded to a report of gunfire on Ellis Drive early Tuesday; victim has not yet been identified.
Press Conference Scheduled to Discuss Annual Champaign County Homeless Population
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign County Continuum of Services is set to hold a press conference later this…
3 weeks ago in World
Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate
Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.
3 weeks ago in National
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
Applications for Champaign County Chamber of Commerce’s Civics Bee closing on February 3
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is inviting students in 6th-8th grades from schools across…
3 weeks ago in Sports
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Countywide campaign launches to boost student attendance
Schools and local leaders unite around Every Student. Every Day. initiative to address chronic absenteeism.
