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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
University of Illinois names Gene E. Robinson to lead Discovery Partners Institute
Acclaimed genomics researcher will guide DPI’s next phase with a focus on AI, innovation, and statewide impact.
Champaign County prepares for 2026 homeless population count
Annual Point-in-Time survey helps track homelessness and guide local programs.
Screening for Champaign Movie Makers’ 48-Hour Film Competition to take place on Sunday
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Movie Makers’ 2026 48-Hour Film Competition screening will take place this weekend, spotlighting…
Roger Ebert Center announces spring 2026 film screenings, symposium, and student festivals
Free public events at the University of Illinois will explore cinema, fandom, and student filmmaking.
Black History Month reading to feature New York Times–recognized poet I.S. Jones
Event at The Literary Book Bar celebrates Black storytelling and regional literary voices.
Firefighters from Urbana, Champaign Fire Department extinguish fire on North Gregory Street
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — At 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, a fire broke out in the 900 block…
Emergency water main repair to shut down portion of Mattis Avenue
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois American Water Company has closed one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Henry…
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
U of I students partner with CUPHD to improve community health assessment
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — To better understand and address local health needs, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is…
Unit 4 school psychologist Kevin Farrell named Illinois practitioner of the year
Statewide honor recognizes leadership, advocacy and commitment to student well-being.
2 weeks ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
2 weeks ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
Illinois income tax season to begin Jan. 26
Taxpayers may file for free using MyTax Illinois, the department’s online filing system.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG’s Actor Awards
Kristen Bell is returning as host of the Screen Actors Guild's Actor Awards for a third time. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the union that presents the annual awards, announced Wednesday that Bell will emcee the March 1 awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Record crowds witness Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Gauff and Zverev advance at Australian Open
Another day, another record crowd. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced in straight sets Wednesday and the No. 3 seeds — Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev — also progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model
For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."
Construction begins on Mosaic student housing near UIUC engineering campus
New 283-unit development replaces former church and apartment site on Wright Street.
