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Trees & Lights returning to Downtown Urbana this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Urbana and the Urbana Arts & Culture Program announced the kickoff of…
Holiday Tree Collection Program allows for Champaign residents to easily recycle Christmas trees
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday,…
6 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
6 hours ago in World
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.
6 hours ago in Sports
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
Local agencies promote youth suicide warning signs as crisis rates rise
Families are urged to act quickly when young people show signs of emotional distress.
Champaign County Sheriff releases results of Thanksgiving holiday increased enforcement
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (Chambana Today) — This week, Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman released the results of the increased enforcement…
Champaign County reminds community of “Be SMART” campaign to promote safe gun storage
Local leaders urge families to secure firearms as child gun deaths rise nationwide.
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026
From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet lap-cat Syke with the huge, green eyes and a soft purr and meow
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week’s Pet of the Week is Skye, a beautiful, gray tabby with the biggest…
13 hours ago in National
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.
13 hours ago in National
Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
A high-stakes hearing in the New York murder case against Luigi Mangione continues Thursday, a year to the day after prosecutors say he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
13 hours ago in Lifestyle
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and ‘The Last of Us’
From big-budget Hollywood fare like "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie, to Juice WRLD's video for "Hear Me Calling" to "The Last of Us" on HBO Max, the PlayStation experience has leapt far past the console.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday at an emotional hearing over the "Friends" star's overdose death.
13 hours ago in Sports
Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to extend his record to 911 career goals, Riley Leonard had four points and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.
13 hours ago in Sports
Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks’ game with Pistons due to right calf strain
Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter.
Urbana delays leaf collection after early snowfall
City crews shift to snow operations; collection now set for Dec. 8–12 on regular U-Cycle days.
CUPHD Food Inspection Report: November 24 – November 30
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department conducts routine inspections on restaurants and kitchens across the city,…
Champaign County Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted: November Edition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — After two months away, Chambana Today’s Crimestoppers’ most wanted list has returned. At the end…
