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4 days ago in Music, Lifestyle
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
4 days ago in Sports
Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’
If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.
4 days ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
New Monyok Leadership workshop aims to replace guesswork with confidence
One-day program targets first-time and front-line leaders with practical tools for accountability and communication.
CU Tango Music Festival to bring global artistry to Champaign-Urbana: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
“If you can move, you can dance.”
Portion of Paula Drive to close Monday for water main installation
Through traffic will not be permitted during the closure, though access to all local properties will be maintained.
Ingrown toenails are common. Learn how to prevent and treat them, according to an OSF podiatrist
In mild cases, a podiatrist may simply trim the side of the nail. More serious cases may require numbing the toe and removing a portion of the nail, along with antibiotics.
U of I basketball star Keaton Wagler declares for NBA Draft
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, the program's most decorated freshman ever, announced Saturday he is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft.
April 4 – April 10 Crimestoppers Booking Report
This week's booking report has data present for six out of seven days in the week.
Fire breaks out in condemned Champaign apartment building Saturday morning
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Firefighters responded to a blaze at a condemned three-story apartment building in the 300 block…
U of I Extension offering food safety training for volunteers across Central Illinois
DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) — With an estimated one in six people experiencing a foodborne illness each year, the University…
Test anxiety is real. Here’s how to cope, according to an OSF expert
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — Nerves before a big exam are common, but for some students, the stress goes beyond…
Budzinski visits Decatur, warns of federal funding cuts to key programs
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski visited a Decatur community center, warning proposed federal cuts would eliminate funding for LIHEAP, Head Start, and other key programs.
Illinois State Police graduates eight new troopers from Cadet Class 153
Eight new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 153 and will begin patrol duties across the state Sunday.
Illinois Department of Revenue warns of postal changes that could affect tax deadline
Illinois tax officials warn residents mailing returns to send them early, citing postal changes that could affect the April 15 deadline.
U of I women’s basketball picks up key transfer in LSU’s Divine Bourrage
Illinois women's basketball has landed a top-ranked sophomore transfer in Divine Bourrage, a former five-star recruit who spent her freshman season at LSU.
Leadership workshop aims to empower first-time managers
One-day “Leadership Out Loud” event focuses on communication, accountability and confidence.
Illinois awards $325,000 in public art grants to mark nation’s 250th anniversary
“These projects show how art can energize local economies and deepen our sense of place across Illinois."
Student-led sports business conference brings industry leaders to campus
University of Illinois event highlights careers in athletics, media and analytics through panels and networking.