News » Page 5
Champaign County Board backs state firearms accountability measure
Resolution urges passage of RIFL Act to shift costs of gun violence from taxpayers to manufacturers.
7 days ago in , Hayley Siefert
Hayley Siefert offers tips for selling homes and supporting local businesses
Siefert team highlights spring market prep and launches “Siefert Supports Locals” initiative.
7 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared in an Instagram post on Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture in the leg she initially revealed after clipping a gate and sailing off course just 13 seconds into her run on Feb. 8.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.
7 days ago in National
Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.
Urbana High School takes the plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
Students, staff, police and firefighters unite for “Cool School Polar Plunge” fundraiser at UHS Athletic Complex.
Urbana seeks applicants for 2026 Poet Laureate
Local poets have until March 1 to apply for the honorary role celebrating literary arts and community engagement.
2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection schedule announced for Champaign residents
City's Orange and Blue zones to receive two pickups in April and May.
Supporting local moves: Trautman Real Estate introduces 1% full-service listing program
“This is full-service, high-impact real estate—reimagined for how people actually move today.”
7 days ago in Entertainment
Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’
You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.
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.
1 week 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.
