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Press Conference Scheduled to Discuss Annual Champaign County Homeless Population
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign County Continuum of Services is set to hold a press conference later this…
Parlor Doughnuts rolls out first savory doughnut lineup nationwide
New menu expands brand beyond sweet treats with layered doughnuts designed for lunch and snack time.
11 hours ago in World
Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate
Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.
11 hours ago in National
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
Applications for Champaign County Chamber of Commerce’s Civics Bee closing on February 3
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is inviting students in 6th-8th grades from schools across…
11 hours ago in Sports
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
Countywide campaign launches to boost student attendance
Schools and local leaders unite around Every Student. Every Day. initiative to address chronic absenteeism.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sasquatch from CATsNAP
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week, Alison Dupre from CATsNAP, brought Sasquatch, a five-month old sweet boy, to the…
Champaign Park District opens spring registration for March through May programs
Arts, athletics, and seasonal events now available for community sign-ups.
18 hours ago in Sports
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
18 hours ago in Music, Trending
See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April
The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.
18 hours ago in National
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
18 hours ago in Sports
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
18 hours ago in Entertainment
Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’
The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."
18 hours ago in Sports, Trending
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces scholarship opportunities for 2026–27 school year
More than $58,000 available statewide, with local award offered through Champaign County.
Virginia Theatre to host Neko Case performance, screen two classic films in coming weeks
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Singer, songwriter, music producer, visual artist, and writer Neko Case is coming to The Virginia…
Carle Hospital OB-GYN retires after 33 years and over 6 thousand deliveries
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, Carle Foundation Hospital celebrated the retirement of James Shepherd, MD, who has been…
1 day ago in World
Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
A top Danish official said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after holding highly anticipated White House talks with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
