Lifestyle

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, News

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.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle, News

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.

2 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.

3 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…

3 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.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...

Features

3 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

5 hours 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.

18 hours 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…

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

2 days ago in Entertainment, News

The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

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