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Champaign Go Red for Women event raises awareness and more than $101, 000 for heart health
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (467+ words) CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) " More than 250 community members gathered in Champaign this spring for the American Heart Association Go Red for Women event, raising awareness about women's cardiovascular health and generating more than $101, 000 to support research, education and advocacy efforts....
May 9 " May 15 Crimestoppers Booking Report - Chambana Today
19+ hour, 4+ min ago (25+ words) The Champaign County Sheriff's Office reported 103 bookings across six days last week, with Friday's data again absent. Wednesday saw the most bookings at 20....
U of I research finds time in nature may benefit disadvantaged children more than their peers - Chambana Today
19+ hour, 25+ min ago (33+ words) A new U of I review finds that time in nature may benefit the mental health of disadvantaged children more than their peers, with researchers calling school yard greening a high-return investment....
Two road closures begin Monday near U of I campus for utility installation work
19+ hour, 42+ min ago (241+ words) Two road closures begin Monday near the U of I campus: Sixth Street between Armory and Chalmers through May 27, and the southbound lane of Fourth Street through June 1. CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) " Two separate road closures are set to begin…...
Carriage Crossing hosting all-day bingo fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association on June 19
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (211+ words) CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) " Carriage Crossing Senior Living is hosting an all-day bingo fundraiser on Thursday, June 19, beginning at 9 a. m. at 1701 Congressional Way in Champaign, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. The event is open to residents, families, staff, and community…...
Metro-East woman wins $1 million on $10 scratch-off bought at favorite local store
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (411+ words) Winning Money Match ticket purchased at neighborhood convenience store. CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) " A Granite City woman is celebrating a life-changing lottery win after claiming a $1 million top prize on an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at her favorite local…...
A pen-pal friendship led them to U of I's ACES Family Academies. Here's what they found.
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (440+ words) A years-long pen-pal friendship between a U of I alumna and an 11-year-old girl led the pair to attend ACES Family Academies together on the Urbana-Champaign campus last summer. URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) " When Pamela Smith saw a social media…...
The Beat on Market Street returns this summer with four themed block parties in downtown Champaign
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (348+ words) The Beat on Market Street is returning this summer with four themed block parties on the second Saturday of June, July, August, and September in downtown Champaign. CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) " The Beat on Market Street is back for another…...
Mid-Century Modern architecture tour coming to Champaign-Urbana on May 23
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (216+ words) The second annual CU MCM Open House on May 23 gives Champaign-Urbana residents a rare chance to tour seven Mid-Century Modern buildings, including private homes, for $40. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) " Architecture enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to tour Mid-Century Modern…...
Champaign County Chamber hosts National Civics Bee, three students advance to state competition
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (255+ words) The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee at Parkland College on May 9, with three middle school students advancing to the state competition in Springfield on July 31. CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) " The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce…...