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3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.
3 weeks ago in National
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
For much of two decades, police, FBI agents and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls. Now, the Justice Department has released much of what they found to the public.
3 weeks ago in World
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million
Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee.
Parkland’s College for Kids camp returning this summer
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Parkland College is opening its doors this summer for fun learning opportunities for area youth,…
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In teases “bloody brilliant” August event
Gibson City drive-in hints at major special event as updated movie plans build excitement.
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network after U.S. withdraws
Illinois to continue sharing information about disease outbreaks with the public
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sport, who has been through a lot, yet remains sweet and loving
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our visit this morning with Sport was long-anticipated. Sport’s owner died in the Chicago area,…
No. 5 Illinois steamrolls Northwestern to extend win streak to 12
Illini dominate start to finish in 84-44 Big Ten rout at State Farm Center.
3 weeks ago in National
No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper
There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.
3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster
Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland's roster. The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
C-U Folks & Roots Fest returning for Winter Weekend starting Thursday
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival is returning, beginning this Thursday with three days of…
Two businesses partnered with U of I receive state funding through Innovation Voucher Program
CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 34 awards…
3 weeks 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."
Rosecrance director Amy Young recognized as Frontline Honoree
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Amy Young, the director of nursing at Rosecrance Behavioral Health, was named a Frontline Honoree,…
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…
