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Police seek suspects in TJ Maxx theft in Champaign
Two women accused of stealing nearly $550 in Nike and Jordan kids’ clothing.
2 weeks ago in National
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
2 weeks ago in , Dr David Fletcher, Safeworks
Local doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame
Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.
Early childhood mental health starts at birth, according to Birth to Five Illinois leaders: Community Focus With Callie Luttman
Regional managers say stronger support systems, training, and community awareness can help young children and families thrive.
Illinois isn’t totally flat: A hiker’s guide to exploring Illinois trails
ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) — Illinois may be known for flat farmland, but the state offers surprising scenery, forests, bluffs and miles…
Urbana city council to consider traffic changes and Ward 4 appointment Monday
Agenda includes new stop signs, parking restrictions, a motor fuel tax road project and the appointment of a new council member.
Champaign city council to hold special meeting March 10 with settlement resolution on agenda
Meeting time changed to 5:30 p.m.; public invited to participate.
Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem in the Spring, too
The "Spring Forward" time change can also hit your mental health, said Barbara Wheatley.
Farmer City’s The Mischievous Monkeys to hold open house later this month
FARMER CITY, IL (Chambana Today) — A Farmer City business with a unique mascot will celebrate its fifth anniversary later…
February 28 – March 6 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back after a week off, with a six days of…
Illini rally late but fall to #9 Iowa in Big Ten Quarterfinals
Brown-Hagger scores season-high 22 as Illinois cuts 22-point deficit to six before tournament run ends
Chambana Today’s Weekly On-Campus Crime Log for February 26 – March 4
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Chambana Today’s On-Campus Crime Log is back this week. Whether you’re a parent trying to…
Online Illinois Lottery player wins nearly $1.7 million
CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — A lucky Illinois Lottery player won nearly $1.7 million through the FastPlay Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game.…
Sidewalk construction to reduce southbound Prospect avenue traffic to one lane next week
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Construction on a sidewalk will shut down a southbound lane of Prospect Avenue for most…
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
