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Fischer Theatre officially names Ashton Greer as Executive Director
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Fischer Theatre has announced that Ashton Greer has officially been named as Executive Director,…
THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly
**The Road Report was republished on Friday, November 7, 2025, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…
Watch Me Grow™ offers personalized parenting tools to support child development
Science-backed program provides tailored activities to help parents foster growth in key developmental areas
Cunningham Children’s Home launches holiday giving programs for local youth
Community members invited to shop, donate, and share the spirit of the season with children and families in need.
Cunningham Children’s Home celebrates 130 years of hope and healing
From orphanage to modern family support center, the Champaign institution marks more than a century of service to youth and families in need.
Lost or leading the way? Illinois study finds rare birds may be pioneering new migration routes
University of Illinois researchers say climate change could turn “lost” songbirds into trailblazers for future migration patterns.
5 days ago in Sports
Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys
Jacoby Brissett had a stock answer ready for the question of whether the Arizona quarterback has done enough to be the replacement, not just the fill-in, for Kyler Murray.
5 days ago in World
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham. King Charles III tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and "Becks" was transformed to Sir David Beckham.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Fashion trailblazers A$AP Rocky and Rihanna now have matching CFDA fashion icon awards
Fashion powerhouse couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have another fashion icon award to take home after Rocky was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America prize on Monday.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Japanese game maker Nintendo reports zooming sales and profit on its hit Switch 2 machine
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's net profit jumped 85% in April-September from the year before, as its sales more than doubled following the launch of its hit Switch 2 console in June, the company said Tuesday.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive
Something has changed for "Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
5 days ago in National
New York City voters are choosing their next mayor as Mamdani faces Cuomo in a generational battle
New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country Tuesday as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city.
5 days ago in National, Trending
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
Funeral Consumers Alliance of Champaign County to host forum on faith traditions surrounding death
Local event will feature speakers from various faiths discussing their rituals and beliefs about death and dying.
Sorry, NO election in Illinois Tuesday
Many calls and social media comments, but still no election Tuesday anywhere in Illinois.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director receives honorary American FFA degree
Jerry Costello II honored for outstanding commitment to agricultural education and the FFA at the National FFA Convention.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation's largest food aid program running.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead singer, dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a soulful mezzo-soprano who provided backing vocals on such 1960s classics as "Suspicious Minds" and "When a Man Loves a Woman" and was a featured singer with the Grateful Dead for much of the 1970s, has died at 78.
Illinois State Police announce results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Macon/Vermilion Counties
ISP issues 29 safety belt citations and reinforces "Click It or Ticket" message to save lives.
DSC Tree of Hope Campaign Kick-Off & Recognition event set for November 6th
Annual campaign celebration to honor supporters and launch fundraising efforts for individuals with disabilities.
