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Allerton Park & Retreat Center to hold Gingerbread Jog 5K
MONTICELLO, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Allerton Park & Retreat Center is holding a special 5K run with a holiday twist…
Danville Public Works committee approves major development projects and now moves to full city council
The developer has proposed spending about $2.9 million but hopes to get fiscal help from the city.
Danville Fire Department announces upcoming fireground training
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department (DFD) will be holding several training sessions in mid-December. DFD Training…
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission launches winter overflow emergency shelter
Shelter aims to provide critical warmth and security for families in need during the coldest months of the year.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes. The U.N.'s cultural agency gave foodies on Wednesday another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world's "intangible" cultural heritage.
2 weeks ago in World
Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners
Ukraine was expected to give its latest peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day ahead of his urgent talks with leaders and officials from about 30 other countries supporting Kyiv's effort to end the war with Russia on acceptable terms.
U of I football team to hold fourth-consecutive holiday shopping spree
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — For the fourth consecutive year, members of the Illinois football team will help Champaign-area young…
Champaign Public Works continuing yard waste collection through this week
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Champaign’s Public Works department has been working throughout its Orange and Blue Zones to pick…
Cunningham Children’s Home seeks support through holiday season
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana is asking members of the community for contributions with the…
Christmas dining and catering options in Champaign-Urbana
Local restaurants offer a variety of dining and catering options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
4th annual Trees & Lights from Around the World Festival brightens downtown Urbana
Key highlights include performances from the Urbana High School A Cappella group, the UHS Race St Jazz Combo, and Mariachi Tigres de Urbana.
2 weeks ago in National
Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
2 weeks ago in National
Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest
The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.
2 weeks ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.
2 weeks ago in World
Machado’s daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway on her mother's behalf Wednesday, and said in a speech written by Machado that Venezuela shows the world "we must be willing to fight for freedom."
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May.
BEMENT WATER UPDATE: Water restored in Bement after two-day outage but boil order remains
The lack of water had forced many in the community to adjust, affecting everything from routine activities to vital needs.
Fighting Illini defeat Ohio State 88-80 in Big Ten opener
Freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic shine in Illinois' fourth consecutive win over the Buckeyes.
Champaign County Young Leaders recognized at Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting
Daniel and Constance Herriott honored with Young Leader Achievement Award; Other Champaign County winners celebrated.
BACH Choir seeks new singers for “Winter Comfort” concert
Auditions for Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana to take place at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
