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Ph.D. students named to the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders list
Two Mennonite College of Nursing Ph.D. students, Katherine Davey and Katherine Earnest, were recently named to the Illinois Nurses Foundation‘s 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders list. Katherine Davey is a clinical nurse in a hospital medical-surgical unit passionate about advancing evidence-based practice and nursing research. She also chairs...
Duckworth, Illinois Asian American Caucus on supporting Harris
CHICAGO (CBS)—Asian American representation in politics is on the rise across the nation, credited in part to the Illinois Asian American Caucus.The caucus hosted an event on Wednesday to celebrate how much growth Asian American communities have seen in Illinois politics.Vice President Harris is the first Asian American woman to become a presidential nominee, and now the caucus says it's prepared to put every effort behind Harris for a win.Just a few blocks away from where the DNC is happening, McCormick Place and the United Center is the only Chinatown in the country that's still growing, and across Illinois, Asian...
VIDEO: Illinois congresswoman addresses Democratic disconnect in rural America
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, a Democratic congress member from central Illinois, said Democrats have "a lot of work to do" in better understanding rural American voters. "There's a lot of talk about how Democrats have lost touch with rural America, with working class voters," she said. "I will be the first to tell you that we have a lot of work to do, but that we need to tell our story." Budzinski told attendees at a Democratic National Convention event that Democrats are better at delivering for rural Americans than Republicans. More in the video below.
Illinois attorney general cracks down on alleged video gambling burglary ring
The Illinois attorney general has charged five men over an alleged burglary ring that targeted video gambling machines in 22 counties, including McLean, Dewitt, Tazewell, and Peoria. Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the five impacted businesses stretching from the Chicago area to Central Illinois between January and November 2023. “The...
2024 Job growth up in Champaign from 2023
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen significant changes across various Illinois metropolitan areas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), nine metro areas recorded job growth, three areas experienced a decline, and two regions remained unchanged by July 2024.
Illinois football: 10 stock risers during Illini training camp
CHAMPAIGN — Game week is here. Illinois has officially wrapped up its four weeks of training camp and is now in full game prep for Thursday's 8 p.m. season opener against Eastern Illinois. The Illini's starters are fairly easy to predict, and we did with our projected depth chart....
RhinoAg In Gibson City Closing In 2025
A manufacturing facility in Ford County is closing next year. RhinoAg in Gibson City will reportedly be shutting down by the end of March 2025. Around 80 employees will lose their jobs. The company says the closure is necessary for the long-term sustainability of the company. Layoffs are expected begin...
'ILL-IPA' and 'Oskee Light' beers to debut during Illinois season opener
NORMAL, Ill. (WAND) — Two new beers will offer Illinois fans a chance to support NIL funding while enjoying a cold beverage. ICON Collective and DESTIHL Brewery have partnered to produce two beers that will be available for purchase at Memorial Stadium this season. Purchases of ILL-IPA and Oskee Light, a premium light lager, will go toward the name-image-likeness funding to benefit Illini athletes.
Federal complaint to OCR says UI offers 42 ‘discriminatory’ scholarships
A federal complaint submitted by the Equal Protection Project to the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights on Monday alleged that the University violated federal law by offering scholarships that discriminate based on sex, national origin and/or race. William Jacobson, Cornell Law School professor and founder of Legal...
Bird to add 500 e-bikes to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's fleet
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — Starting this semester, Bird will join the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus’ dockless bike share program by adding 500 Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes to the local fleet. The bicycles will be active throughout Champaign-Urbana across a designated service area. Five slow-ride zones will...
Champaign Centennial and Central High School students earn prestigious national college board honors
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Sixteen outstanding students from Centennial High School and Central High School have earned the highly regarded BigFuture National College Board Honors. These accolades recognize high-performing, underrepresented students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements and determination. Centennial High School Honorees:. Lidia Feliciana. Kiara Garcia-Reyes. Nicole...
Decatur mom convicted of killing her toddler not granted retrial
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A Decatur woman convicted of killing her 19-month-old son in 2019 has not been granted a retrial by the Illinois Supreme Court. Jessica Logan was sentenced to 33 years in prison for murdering her 19-month-old son in October of 2019. Logan believes the actions of investigators should have constituted a retrial in Macon County.
Champaign City Council seeks federal grant for Kirby Avenue overpass improvement
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The City of Champaign voted unanimously to apply for a federal grant to address the Kirby Avenue overpass. Following years of safety concerns, the Kirby Bridge project is seeing movement at the city and now state level. The Champaign City Council voted 9-0 to approve a resolution to apply for a federal grant through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
Douglas Co. community still working to wrangle loose cows
UPDATE on 8/23 at 4:30 p.m. TUSCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — As of Friday afternoon, community members are still working to capture the remaining cows on the run after a truck hauling them overturned on I-57 in Douglas County early Thursday morning. One of the wranglers on the scene told WCIA they had their eyes on […]
Illini Men’s Golf team announces unveils 2024 fall schedule
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The University of Illinois men’s golf team, led by head coach Mike Small, has revealed its fall 2024 schedule. The season kicks off on September 9-11 with the Folds of Honor Collegiate at the American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan. This event is co-hosted by Folds of Honor, Michigan State, Florida State, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), and HNS Sports Group.
Okaw Valley teacher accused of inappropriate communications with student named, charged
FINDLAY, Ill. (WCIA) — Police released new details, including a name and charges, in the case of a teacher accused of “inappropriate communications” with a student at Okaw Valley. The teacher accused in that case was identified as Jason Engler and he was arrested by the Findlay Police Department. Chief Joshua Ekiss said in a […]
Illini position battle update: Illini push for more competition, depth at cornerback
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois used the spring transfer portal window to improve the secondary after massive struggles last season. The Illini added a pair of cornerbacks in the spring — four-star Texas transfer Terrance Brooks and Ohio transfer Torrie Cox Jr. — to add top-end, immediate-starter talent (Brooks) and solidify depth (Cox).
One hurt in Thursday morning crash outside of Urbana
SOMER TOWNSHIP, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is recovering in the hospital following a Thursday morning crash in rural Somer Township, just outside of Urbana. Sheriff Dustin Heuerman said the crash happened in the area of North High Cross Road and East Oaks Road at 9:45 a.m. Witnesses reported that a single vehicle hit a […]
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