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3 weeks 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.
No. 16 Illinois rallies past No. 19 Iowa for fifth straight win
Illini make history in Iowa City, riding big second halves to a 75–69 ranked road victory.
Wallace, Webber power Illinois past Penn State in Big Ten road win
The Fighting Illini roll to a 92–76 victory in University Park.
Champaign County marks 25 years of MLK celebration with music, service, and scholarships: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
Countywide event at Krannert Center and Unity Breakfast honor community leaders, students, and Dr. King’s legacy.
Mild start gives way to colder air and snow chances in Champaign
Ten-day forecast shows brief warmup before sharp midweek cooldown and possible snow.
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) — A state legislative oversight committee Friday permitted the Illinois Department of Corrections to formally…
OSF Specialist Emphasizes Behavior Change Over Dieting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — “Weight doesn’t have a calendar,” says Kidanu Birhanu, MD, an OSF HealthCare internal medicine and…
January 3 – January 9 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with full data from the past week.…
Key corn farming takeaways from 2025
Agronomist Steve Crafton highlights lessons to boost yields and plan for 2026.
Illini Women take momentum on the road for Big Ten test at Penn State
Illinois looks to extend its recent dominance of the Nittany Lions Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.
New in C-U: Kyle’s Corner to Bring Greek and American favorites to Savoy this March
New family-friendly restaurant set to open March 6, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Danville Fire Department to host 2026 “Firefighters at the Fischer” training session
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department will be bringing firefighters from across the region together for its…
Lingering coughs common as cold and flu season continues
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Can’t stop coughing? With colds, flu and RSV circulating, lingering coughs are common even after…
Eagle-watching events opening up around Illinois to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is inviting families, wildlife watchers, and nature lovers…
Eight Fighting Illini seniors slated to participate in senior all-star games
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Nine seniors from the U of I football team are scheduled to play in all-star…
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.
4 weeks ago in World
US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster
The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.
How to observe Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and those around the nation have the…
