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2 weeks ago in Sports
Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history
Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.
2 weeks ago in Sports
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford
Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.
2 weeks ago in World
Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house with 2 confirmed dead
Landslides hit a house and a campground in New Zealand on Thursday, leaving at least two dead while emergency crews were trying to rescue others buried in rubble, officials said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
University of Illinois names Gene E. Robinson to lead Discovery Partners Institute
Acclaimed genomics researcher will guide DPI’s next phase with a focus on AI, innovation, and statewide impact.
Champaign County prepares for 2026 homeless population count
Annual Point-in-Time survey helps track homelessness and guide local programs.
Screening for Champaign Movie Makers’ 48-Hour Film Competition to take place on Sunday
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Movie Makers’ 2026 48-Hour Film Competition screening will take place this weekend, spotlighting…
Roger Ebert Center announces spring 2026 film screenings, symposium, and student festivals
Free public events at the University of Illinois will explore cinema, fandom, and student filmmaking.
Black History Month reading to feature New York Times–recognized poet I.S. Jones
Event at The Literary Book Bar celebrates Black storytelling and regional literary voices.
Firefighters from Urbana, Champaign Fire Department extinguish fire on North Gregory Street
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — At 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, a fire broke out in the 900 block…
Emergency water main repair to shut down portion of Mattis Avenue
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois American Water Company has closed one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Henry…
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.
U of I students partner with CUPHD to improve community health assessment
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — To better understand and address local health needs, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is…
Unit 4 school psychologist Kevin Farrell named Illinois practitioner of the year
Statewide honor recognizes leadership, advocacy and commitment to student well-being.
2 weeks ago in National
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters
It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.
2 weeks ago in National
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.
Illinois income tax season to begin Jan. 26
Taxpayers may file for free using MyTax Illinois, the department’s online filing system.
