Lifestyle
5 hours ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
Champaign VA clinic to open at Carle Health Mattis Avenue facility
new location will expand primary care services for veterans across the champaign-urbana area.
Illinois woman wins $800,000 in lucky day lotto using her children’s birthdays
‘Jenny’ celebrates surprise jackpot, plans to fund children’s education and a family vacation.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
4 days ago in Agriculture, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, News
All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests
More people than ever are choosing to grow their own food this year. Whether driven by rising grocery costs, an…
4 days ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
Features
4 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.
Entertainment News
18 hours ago in College, Entertainment, News
“Anastasia” to close 2025-26 Parkland College theatre season
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Performances of “Anastasia” will close the 2025-26 Parkland College season at the Harold and Jean…
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
2 days ago in College, Community, Entertainment, News
C-U Comedy to host live show from Illini Union
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — C-U Comedy will be hosting a live stand-up show from the Courtyard Cafe inside the…
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.
3 days ago in Entertainment, News
Virginia Theatre announces Matt Maeson and Graham Nash concerts in Champaign
Summer shows feature alternative standout and rock legend; tickets go on sale March 27.
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