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New USDA leadership brings focus to east-central Illinois farms and rural communities
Appointments expected to influence federal programs supporting local farmers, rural development, and agricultural services.
New Illinois law protects workers who document violence using work devices
Amendment to VESSA ensures employees cannot be disciplined for recording evidence of abuse on employer-provided technology.
Sheriff’s office reports 17 traffic stops during December enforcement details
Special patrols focused on speeding, seat belt use and impaired driving.
Strides Interim Director selected as next Champaign Township Supervisor
Questions focused largely on fiscal oversight, collaboration with other governmental entities and the future of township services.
Parchment, Wallace earn Big Ten weekly honors
Illinois women’s basketball duo recognized after statement wins over ranked opponents.
Illinois mother wins $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot
Winner says Christmas Day drawing brought an unexpected start-of-year blessing.
THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly
**The Road Report was republished on Wednesday, July 7, 2026, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…
1 week ago in Entertainment
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela's president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare's CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City.
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports
Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries
Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals.
1 week ago in Sports
John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win
John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis' career, reaching the AFC title game three times in his first five seasons as coach and winning a Super Bowl.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner
Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. His scheduled appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court comes 3 1/2 weeks after the beloved actor-director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their home in the upscale Brentwood section of Los Angeles, authorities said.
City of Danville scrambles to pick up transportation for residents after CRIS Rural Mass Transit shuts down
CRIS ceased operations on Friday January 2nd, where they served clients in Vermilion, Ford and Iroquois Counties.
Increase in seasonal influenza activity reported across Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is reporting an increase in seasonal influenza activity across Champaign…
Virginia Theatre to hold screening of comedy classic ‘What’s Up Doc?’
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Next month, the historic Virginia Theatre will be holding a screening of a comedy classic.…
OSF Sacred Heart in Danville welcomes three babies on New Year’s Day
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — At the turn of the new year, Danville welcomed three New Year babies, including a…
Street light rehabilitation to shut down lanes of Cunningham Avenue through May
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As announced on Tuesday by the City of Urbana, partial closures of Cunningham Avenue will…
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single. A Nashville, Tennessee, judge on Tuesday issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.
1 week ago in National
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
Five years ago outside the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — "and I'll be there with you" — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Sydney Sweeney box-office hit ‘The Housemaid’ to get a sequel
After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit "The Housemaid" is getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it will start production on "The Housemaid's Secret" later this year.
Champaign County Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted: December Edition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Chambana Today’s Crimestoppers’ most wanted list is back, and providing an overview at the list…