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43 minutes ago in National, Trending
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
Local conservation efforts highlighted in February’s Growing Community program
MONTICELLO, Ill. (Chambana Today) — February’s Growing Community program will offer an inside look at the work of the Piatt…
Champaign County voters offered early voting options ahead of March 17 primary
Early in-person voting begins in early February with multiple ways to cast ballots before Election Day.
Champaign Park District opens registration for summer camps and seasonal jobs
Programs for ages 3–16 and a range of summer employment opportunities now available across Champaign.
Shots fired reported in Champaign neighborhood
Sheriff’s office investigating gunfire near Roland Drive and Comanche Drive as details remain limited.
Champaign County residents warned as social media tax scams lead to costly penalties
IRS flags surge in misleading online tax advice as Illinois taxpayers face fines for inaccurate returns.
How to report unshoveled sidewalks and bus stops in Champaign County
Residents can report snow and ice hazards online, by phone, or by email depending on location.
8 hours ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
8 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games
The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
8 hours ago in National
Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
8 hours ago in World
Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision
Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios on Wednesday have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen others.
Wagler piles up national honors as historic freshman season rolls on
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Keaton Wagler’s freshman season keeps climbing into rare air, and the national recognition is following…
1 day 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.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
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.
Champaign Police warn residents about officer impersonation phone scam
Department says scammers are demanding money over fake warrants and urges public to hang up and report calls.
Champaign County Sheriff’s office responds to vehicle vs. pedestrian
SAINT JOSEPH, IL (Chambana Today) — This morning, at approximately 5:50 a.m., Champaign County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the…
Illinois men’s basketball climbs to No. 5 in AP poll after big road wins
Illini reach highest ranking since 2021 following victories over Washington and Nebraska.