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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Scream 7’ opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount
Thirty years after the original slasher movie opened in theaters, "Scream 7" debuted with a franchise-best $64.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.
Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month
Statewide campaign encourages players to seek help and call 1-800-GAMBLER.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown
After a near awards-season sweep by "One Battle After Another," "Sinners" won best ensemble at the Screen Actors Guild's 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, shaking up the Oscar race and setting up a potential nail-biter finale in two weeks at the Academy Awards.
Illinois earns No. 10 seed, opens Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday
Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
2 weeks ago in National
FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act
A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.
2 weeks ago in National
Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state
After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.
2 weeks ago in World
A look at some of the contenders to be Iran’s supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
Iran's leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment.
2 weeks ago in Sports
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
The president of Iran's soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
What to Stream: Harry Styles, ‘War Machine,’ Steve Carell, ‘Young Sherlock’ and Pokémon Pokopia
Harry Styles' fourth solo album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally," and Guy Ritchie's detective series "Young Sherlock" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Vacant mobile home destroyed in early morning fire on Edgebrook Drive
Champaign firefighters contain blaze; minor damage reported to neighboring homes.
Second Sunday fire engulfs detached garage in Urbana
Blaze on Hill Street brought under control in 15 minutes; no injuries reported.
Urbana firefighters extinguish second fire of the day on Sunday night
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — On Sunday night, the Urbana Fire Department responded to a second working structure fire in…
Champaign Fire Department extinguishes house fire past midnight
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant single-family home in the…
DREAAM’s Hope program expands violence prevention efforts in Champaign-Urbana: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
Street outreach, case management and victim advocacy form three pillars of community-based response.
Urbana Fire Department extinguishes fire at 2010 Silver Court on Sunday afternoon
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — At around 3:12 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, the Urbana Fire Department was dispatched to…
New compost drop-off spot for C-U residents opens in Urbana
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — WasteNot Compost and the Champaign County Environmental Stewards (CCES) have partnered to bring a compost…
The hidden risk sitting in your employee handbook
An employee handbook in Illinois does more than outline company culture.
New report from American Heart Association projects women to have increased rates of CVD
CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — A new report from the American Heart Association shared that the leading cause of death among…
HUD proposes work requirements for housing assistance, launches coalition in Champaign
Secretary Scott Turner says new rule will “restore dignity” as local housing leaders pledge support.
