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7 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980
Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, earning the nation's third men's title at the Games and its first since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 — 46 years to the day of the upset over the mighty Soviet Union, too.
7 days ago in National
Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans
Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says
Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
Pritzker’s FY27 budget proposal boosts higher ed funding, expands college affordability
$2.7 billion higher education plan maintains MAP and AIM HIGH grants, increases operating funds for universities and community colleges.
Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation Opens Nominations for 2026 Brilliant Spirit Awards
Community champions to be honored during National Travel and Tourism Week at annual Toast to Tourism celebration in May.
Moore’s Rescue Ranch plans bingo fundraiser, digital drive and reading event: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
Local nonprofit seeks community support for veterinary care and future shelter building.
Republican primary forum to air on WILL-AM 580
League of Women Voters partners with Illinois Public Media to inform 13th District voters.
Billy Bob’s to serve St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage special in Ogden
Chuck’s world-famous recipe featured for lunch and dinner on March 17.
UCLA edges Illinois in thrilling overtime battle, 95-94
LOS ANGELES, CA (Chambana Today) — In a heart-pounding overtime showdown, UCLA (18-9, 10-6) narrowly defeated #10 Illinois (22-6, 13-4)…
ACES launches Orange & Blue Days campaign to support food access across Illinois
Three-day crowdfunding effort aims to strengthen nutrition programs and help food-insecure families statewide.
City hosted community gun violence response meeting at Centennial High School
Residents invited to attend Feb. 19 forum focused on prevention, safety and community solutions.
Salvation Army unveiled new emergency response canteen in Champaign
Partnership with Village of Rantoul strengthens disaster response capabilities.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Chupacabra and Jersey Devil, the loudest purr-machines we’ve met!
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — CATsNAP’s Alison Dupre brought cat-brothers to the studio this week and they were SO SOFT…
City warns residents about misleading home warranty mailers
Champaign officials say solicitation is not affiliated with the city and urge residents to report concerns.
Piatt County 4-H to host meal-packing event to combat food insecurity
Youth-led effort aims to package 5,000 meals in partnership with Illini Fighting Hunger.
1 week ago in Sports
Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.
1 week ago in National
Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather
Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.
Parkland alum to present extreme weather lecture at Staerkel Planetarium
Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard to discuss tornado formation, storm chasing experiences and safety tips during March 6 Kaler Science Lecture.
1 week ago in World
Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest
Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
1 week ago in Olympics, Sports
United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal
A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.
