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Cunningham Children’s Home marks new year with reflection, care and renewed commitment
Chaplain’s gathering highlights the emotional weight of the work and the lasting impact of compassion.
Illinois installs largest video display in college football at Memorial Stadium
Massive Daktronics videoboard and LED upgrades set to debut ahead of the 2026 season.
Parkland College names students to Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Hundreds recognized for academic excellence across Champaign-Urbana, Illinois and beyond.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District administrator Julie Pryde to retire
Board expected to appoint deputy administrator Dr. Mamadou Tounkara as successor.
2 days ago in National
Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know
President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.
Common Ground Food Co-op strengthens local partnerships and food access in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A major behind-the-scenes upgrade is underway at Common Ground Food Co-op, where crews are replacing…
Registration open for Horizon Health Wear Red event in Paris
Annual luncheon highlights heart health awareness for women during American Heart Month.
Wagler repeats as Big Ten freshman of the week for third honor this season
Illinois guard continues standout play during five-game winning streak.
Troop 7 announces alcohol countermeasure and occupant restraint patrols in Champaign, Macon, and Vermillion counties
These initiatives aim to reduce impaired driving, improve seatbelt compliance, and increase overall traffic safety.
Interstate shootings in Illinois fall for fourth straight year with zero fatalities in 2025
State police cite 80% decrease since 2021, highlight technology and enforcement efforts.
Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to Jan. 31
Get Covered Illinois cites record interest, expanded navigator and broker support across the state.
3 days ago in World
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 572
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters, a move coming as activists said Monday that the death toll in nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 572.
3 days ago in Sports
Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener
Puka Nacua stepped into the huddle with the Los Angeles Rams trailing by four with 2:38 left, the home crowd roaring and his team's season on the line. He never thought twice about losing. "Never a doubt — No. 9 is with us," Nacau said with a wide smile in reference to the team's 37-year-old All-Pro quarterback, Matthew Stafford.
3 days ago in Sports
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win and kept their breakout season going for at least another round of the postseason.
3 days ago in Sports
Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game
Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from Jennings to McCaffrey, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday.
3 days ago in National
George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased
Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.
Illinois Football bolsters roster with wave of transfer portal additions
Illini add 14 newcomers across offense, defense, and special teams during January signing window.
3 days ago in Entertainment
‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes
Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" took top honors at Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet" pulled off an upset over "Sinners" to win best film, drama.
3 days ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer ‘Primate’ second
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who as an essential member of the Grateful Dead helped found the sound of the San Francisco counterculture of the 1960s and kept it alive through decades of endless tours and marathon jams, has died. He was 78.