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Danville Fire Department to host 2026 “Firefighters at the Fischer” training session
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department will be bringing firefighters from across the region together for its…
Lingering coughs common as cold and flu season continues
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Can’t stop coughing? With colds, flu and RSV circulating, lingering coughs are common even after…
Eagle-watching events opening up around Illinois to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is inviting families, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers…
Eight Fighting Illini seniors slated to participate in senior all-star games
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Nine seniors from the U of I football team are scheduled to play in all-star…
22 hours ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.
22 hours ago in World
US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.
How to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and those around the nation have the…
Illinois Agri-Women announces scholarship recipients for four students
DECATUR, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Agri-Women (IAW) organization has awarded four scholarship for females studying agriculture. IAW supports…
Gelater’s organic whipped golden body butter expands product line with lip balm launch
Fast-growing Urbana-Champaign skincare brand adds nourishing lip balm to meet rising local demand.
Champaign City Council to hold study session on housing Tuesday
Housing needs analysis update highlights Jan. 13 meeting at City Council Chambers.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize
Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
1 day ago in Sports
Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game
Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota.
1 day ago in Sports
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Miami's return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn't belong. Through it all, they kept chugging along — straight into the national championship game.
1 day ago in Sports
Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night.
1 day ago in Entertainment
David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year
David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.
1 day ago in National
Protests over federal enforcement operations after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
Unit 4 invites families to kindergarten information night and school tours
Tours will help families learn about kindergarten programs and elementary schools across the district.
No. 16 Illini rout Rutgers, roll to 81–55 Big Ten home win
Illinois clamps down defensively and rides balanced scoring to remain unbeaten at home against Rutgers.