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Champaign Go Red for Women event raises awareness and more than $101,000 for heart health
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — More than 250 community members gathered in Champaign this spring for the American Heart Association…
May 9 – May 15 Crimestoppers Booking Report
The Champaign County Sheriff's Office reported 103 bookings across six days last week, with Friday's data again absent. Wednesday saw the most bookings at 20.
U of I research finds time in nature may benefit disadvantaged children more than their peers
A new U of I review finds that time in nature may benefit the mental health of disadvantaged children more than their peers, with researchers calling school yard greening a high-return investment.
Two road closures begin Monday near U of I campus for utility installation work
Two road closures begin Monday near the U of I campus: Sixth Street between Armory and Chalmers through May 27, and the southbound lane of Fourth Street through June 1.
A pen-pal friendship led them to U of I’s ACES Family Academies. Here’s what they found.
A years-long pen-pal friendship between a U of I alumna and an 11-year-old girl led the pair to attend ACES Family Academies together on the Urbana-Champaign campus last summer.
Metro-East woman wins $1 million on $10 scratch-off bought at favorite local store
Winning Money Match ticket purchased at neighborhood convenience store.
Carriage Crossing hosting all-day bingo fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association on June 19
Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Champaign is hosting an all-day bingo fundraiser on June 19 to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, with prizes and guest callers throughout the day.
The Beat on Market Street returns this summer with four themed block parties in downtown Champaign
The Beat on Market Street is returning this summer with four themed block parties on the second Saturday of June, July, August, and September in downtown Champaign.
Mid-Century Modern architecture tour coming to Champaign-Urbana on May 23
The second annual CU MCM Open House on May 23 gives Champaign-Urbana residents a rare chance to tour seven Mid-Century Modern buildings, including private homes, for $40.
Champaign County Chamber hosts National Civics Bee, three students advance to state competition
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee at Parkland College on May 9, with three middle school students advancing to the state competition in Springfield on July 31.
2 days ago in Sports
Gotterup posts lowest score and Scheffler survives rough start in wind-swept PGA Championship
Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind and treacherous greens Friday in the PGA Championship and then poured it on at the end with three straight birdies, giving him a 5-under 65 for the low round of the tournament.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader
The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book
Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.
2 days ago in Entertainment
John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.
Urbana music teacher recognized nationally for making a difference
Stacey Peterik honored for helping students grow as musicians and individuals across USD 116.
Virginia Theatre to screen Young Frankenstein in honor of Mel Brooks’s 100th birthday
The Virginia Theatre will screen Mel Brooks's 1974 classic Young Frankenstein on June 28 as part of the News-Gazette Film Series, celebrating the comedy legend's 100th birthday.
Urbana man sentenced to 15 years for stabbing wife during domestic dispute
Victim required surgery after suffering serious injuries during a 2025 incident on Gurth Drive.
Late-night Danville house fire results in total loss on Tillman Avenue
Firefighters battled heavy flames through the roof of a single-family home Thursday night using defensive exterior operations.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.
2 days ago in Sports
Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.