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4 weeks ago in Sports

John Harbaugh’s sudden availability adds more intrigue to NFL coaching carousel

Seven NFL teams are seeking a new head coach after Baltimore fired John Harbaugh on Tuesday. A couple more could join the search if their team is one-and-done in the playoffs. Harbaugh's sudden availability after 18 seasons with the Ravens could create another opening.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Live-action ‘Tangled’ will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider

Disney will let down Rapunzel's lengthy hair once again. Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday its live-action adaptation of "Tangled" will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

4 weeks ago in National

Senate considers limiting Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.

4 weeks ago in World

Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily's Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.

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Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week marks 10th anniversary

Nine-day celebration returns Jan. 30–Feb. 7 with more than 60 participating restaurants across the region.

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First Fridays expands beyond downtown with Glow in the Galaxy event

Free skating, laser tag highlight family-friendly night at Illini Skateland in Danville.

4 weeks ago in

Late push falls short as Illinois women drop 78–69 decision to Ohio State

Illini rally in fourth quarter but can’t overcome Buckeyes’ second-half surge at State Farm Center.

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Illinois State Police announces results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement in Champaign County

PESOTUM, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Illinois State Police announced the results of its Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE)…

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Illinois Conservation Foundation announces recipients of Outdoor Excellence Awards

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) announced the recipients of its annual Outdoor Excellence…

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Illinois unemployment rate holds steady in November as payrolls remain flat

Federal shutdown halted October data collection; job losses concentrated in transportation, hospitality.

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Illinois State Fair announces digital ticketing for 2026 season

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Starting January 1, the Illinois State Fair has gone 100% digital after a successful trial…

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IDPH urges flu vaccinations as influenza activity reaches ‘very high’ levels

State reports first pediatric flu death of the season; COVID-19 cases also rising.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ dominates SAG’s Actor Awards with 7 nominations

"One Battle After Another" dominated nominations to the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga landing a record seven nods in the annual SAG-AFTRA honors.

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Unit 4 Schools provides facts and activities for National Mentoring Month

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — January is National Mentoring Month, and Champaign Unit 4 School District is collaborating with CU…

4 weeks ago in Features

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law

The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner was granted a request to be removed from his case Wednesday, but later told reporters that according to California law his client is not guilty of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

4 weeks ago in National

ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.

4 weeks ago in

Early-morning fire damages vacant building on North Goodwin Avenue

Urbana firefighters extinguish second-floor blaze; cause under investigation.

4 weeks ago in

New USDA leadership brings focus to east-central Illinois farms and rural communities

Appointments expected to influence federal programs supporting local farmers, rural development, and agricultural services.

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New Illinois law protects workers who document violence using work devices

Amendment to VESSA ensures employees cannot be disciplined for recording evidence of abuse on employer-provided technology.

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4 hours 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."

11 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.

11 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.

11 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.

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.