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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sport, who has been through a lot, yet remains sweet and loving
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our visit this morning with Sport was long-anticipated. Sport’s owner died in the Chicago area,…
No. 5 Illinois steamrolls Northwestern to extend win streak to 12
Illini dominate start to finish in 84-44 Big Ten rout at State Farm Center.
4 weeks ago in National
No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper
There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster
Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland's roster. The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
C-U Folks & Roots Fest returning for Winter Weekend starting Thursday
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival is returning, beginning this Thursday with three days of…
Two businesses partnered with U of I receive state funding through Innovation Voucher Program
CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 34 awards…
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
Rosecrance director Amy Young recognized as Frontline Honoree
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Amy Young, the director of nursing at Rosecrance Behavioral Health, was named a Frontline Honoree,…
Local conservation efforts highlighted in February’s Growing Community program
MONTICELLO, Ill. (Chambana Today) — February’s Growing Community program will offer an inside look at the work of the Piatt…
Champaign County voters offered early voting options ahead of March 17 primary
Early in-person voting begins in early February with multiple ways to cast ballots before Election Day.
Champaign Park District opens registration for summer camps and seasonal jobs
Programs for ages 3–16 and a range of summer employment opportunities now available across Champaign.
Shots fired reported in Champaign neighborhood
Sheriff’s office investigating gunfire near Roland Drive and Comanche Drive as details remain limited.
Champaign County residents warned as social media tax scams lead to costly penalties
IRS flags surge in misleading online tax advice as Illinois taxpayers face fines for inaccurate returns.
How to report unshoveled sidewalks and bus stops in Champaign County
Residents can report snow and ice hazards online, by phone, or by email depending on location.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games
The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
4 weeks ago in National
Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
