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4 weeks ago in , Champaign Jewelers
Champaign Jewelers showcases new finds, custom designs, and back-to-school ideas
Among the standout finds was a renewed spotlight on August birthstones.
Shooting of two officers and fire result in ongoing manhunt in Gibson City
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A shooting of two police officers and a house fire during the late hours…
Thunder on the Ridge roars back to Ridge Farm August 15–16
This Tractor and Truck Pull brings together hometown pride and family-friendly entertainment.
Champaign County launches $5,000 Small Business Grant Program
To be eligible, businesses must be for-profit, in good standing, and operating legally in Illinois.
‘It’s special’: GCMS alum Aidan Laughery on representing Gibson City and his on-field growth
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois football had quite possibly its longest offseason in a long time. After a 10-3…
Aug 1 – Aug 7 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — This week’s Crimestoppers Booking Report will be different than our usual weekly edition. The image…
U of I tight end Tanner Arkin named to watch list for John Mackey Award
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois tight end Tanner Arkin was named to the preseason watch list for the 2025…
Back to school season is the perfect time to stress importance of handwashing
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With C-U area students returning to school, it’s important to remind your child about the…
Should your child be taking pre-workout supplements?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With fall fast approaching and many C-U area teens participating in sports, an important question…
4 weeks ago in National
Flash floods kill at least 10 people and leave 33 missing in northwestern China
Heavy rains in northwestern China caused flash flooding that killed at least 10 people and left 33 missing in Yuzhong County area of Gansu province, Chinese state media reported Friday.
4 weeks ago in National
Wall Street clocks another winning week
Stocks rose on Wall Street, marking their third winning week in the last four. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Friday, leaving the index just shy of the record it set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5%, and the Nasdaq added 1% to the record it set a day earlier.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy’s viral moment
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy's strange eating habits to fans. Murphy went viral in a recent interview for pulling a pancake out of his uniform pocket and taking a bite — sharing the flapjack with the reporter — as he detailed different ways he shoves food into his pockets to snack on in the dugout.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again — to meet the parents
In Starz's "Outlander," Caitriona Balfe's Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think on her feet in high-pressure moments. Her husband Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, is protective and empathetic. In a new prequel series out Friday, called "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," we see how they each got that way.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Packers star Billy Howton, believed to have been the oldest living NFL player, dies at 95
Billy Howton, a former Green Bay Packers star regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers of the pre-Super Bowl era who was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association, has died. He was 95.
City of Danville approves new cameras at city parks
Parks will also be closing earlier and locked up with newly installed gates, unless special permits have been obtained for other use.
Five Champaign County eateries receive red or yellow placards after health inspections
If repeat violations are found during the follow-up inspection, the restaurant will be closed.
U of I leaders celebrate youth, agriculture, and community at Ag Day 2025
On display during Ag Day were projects across hundreds of categories — from robotics and engineering to livestock and nutrition.
Lake Mattoon closed again due to harmful algal bloom
The lake had previously been closed for three weeks after an algal bloom contaminated the city’s water supply.
Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) seeks new singers for upcoming season
During the auditions, singers will be asked to perform scales, sightread, and sing a short piece of their choice without accompaniment.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Push on! Eagles use tush push on opening drive after short-yardage play nearly banned in NFL
The tush push is still legal in the NFL — and about as unstoppable as it was in an ill-fated push to ban it for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
