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Fighting Illini women earn ranked road win at No. 25 Washington

Cearah Parchment and Berry Wallace power Illinois to 75–66 victory in Seattle.

2 days ago in National

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

2 days ago in National

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

2 days ago in National

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

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No. 9 Illinois extends streak with top-five road win at Nebraska

Illini erase halftime deficit, ride Keaton Wagler’s 28 points to 78–69 victory over No. 5 Huskers.

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Snow by the numbers: Champaign sees record start to winter

Public works crews plow nearly 30,000 miles as snow totals top two feet.

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Mental wellness workshop to use music and art in Urbana

Family Service of Champaign County to host half-day event focused on creative coping tools.

2 days ago in

A case for competencies

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Take a look around your organization. The people who will lead it five or ten…

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Champaign-Urbana marks Black History Month with full calendar of arts, education and community events

Libraries, schools, museums and performance venues host music, film, lectures and hands-on activities throughout February.

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Chambana Today corrects casting call times after error, apologizes to readers and organizers

Incorrect Facebook post listed wrong start time for Compass Casting open call, causing confusion for attendees.

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January 24 – January 30 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from two days in…

4 days ago in

Urbana seeks applicants for 2026 poet laureate program

City opens monthlong application window for sixth cycle celebrating local poetry and community engagement.

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Champaign deputy fire chief selected for national executive leadership program

Josh Jessup chosen for prestigious IAFC Fire Service Executive Development Institute.

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Stratton Academy receives $20,000 grant from Healing Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Earlier this week, it was announced that the Stratton Academy of the Arts was recognized…

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Urbana students walked out to protest ICE actions

More than 100 high schoolers rallied downtown, sharing personal stories and calling for a boycott.

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Donated Illini basketball tickets to support C-U at Home shelter fundraiser

Raffle proceeds will benefit One Winter Night event raising funds for individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Urbana High School student council sponsors anti-ICE walkout

Students join nationwide protest against ICE and CBP actions, walking to the Champaign County Courthouse Plaza.

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6 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.

14 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

14 hours ago in National, Trending

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

2 days ago in National

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.