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Zoning board advances proposed data center moratorium in Champaign County
Prairie Rivers Network supports 12-month pause as proposal moves to county board for further review.
Shiloh school district to host fundraiser basketball event for class of 2028 prom
Games, food and community matchups set for March 22 to support prom fundraising efforts.
Illinois routs Penn to advance in NCAA Tournament
Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball sets program records in dominant first-round win.
UI Professor to discuss new ‘revolutionary’ telescope at Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — A University of Illinois astronomy professor will discuss one of the world’s newest and most…
Illinois sets record, topping $700 million in production spending
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Film production expenditures in Illinois hit a record $703 million in 2025, Governor JB Pritzker…
2026 spring trout fishing season to begin on April 4
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) —The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will begin on Saturday, April 4 across 58 ponds,…
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sport and Bob, who found each other through a group effort
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Bob Pruitt had a friend tell him he heard about Sport on WIXY 100.3, and…
Planned Parenthood of Illinois to pay $500,000 in EEOC discrimination case
Federal agency finds workplace policies violated civil rights law during DEI-related practices.
Champaign-Urbana housing market shows signs of leveling off after years of rapid growth
New data points to steady prices, fewer sales and a shift toward a more balanced market.
“Catastrophic flood” forces relocation of hundreds of UI students from Snyder Hall
About 450 residents to be moved after major building system failures at Snyder Hall.
University of Illinois police officer arrested in Champaign domestic incident
Officer identified as 38-year-old Joseph Cassidy; no charges filed as case under review.
2 days ago in World
World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.
3 days ago in World
Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide
Stock markets fell sharply worldwide after another leap for oil prices hiked the pressure even higher on the global economy. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly rose above $119 per barrel Thursday morning before pulling back to $110, which is still 3.2% up from the prior day.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.
3 days ago in Sports
The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks
The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults
Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.
Comedy, music and meet-and-greet events highlight “Good for the Soul” weekend in Champaign
Neil St. Blues to host Joe Torry for two-day event featuring comedy showcase and exclusive fan meet-and-greet.
State Farm Center set to host Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The 44th Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships, presented by Allstate, are set to kick off…
Carle and Christie to open new endoscopy center in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Carle Health and Christie Clinic are partnering to create the Champaign Endoscopy Center to increase…
