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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

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No. 9 Illinois extends streak with top-five road win at Nebraska

Illini erase halftime deficit, ride Keaton Wagler’s 28 points to 78–69 victory over No. 5 Huskers.

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Snow by the numbers: Champaign sees record start to winter

Public works crews plow nearly 30,000 miles as snow totals top two feet.

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Mental wellness workshop to use music and art in Urbana

Family Service of Champaign County to host half-day event focused on creative coping tools.

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A case for competencies

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Take a look around your organization. The people who will lead it five or ten…

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Champaign-Urbana marks Black History Month with full calendar of arts, education and community events

Libraries, schools, museums and performance venues host music, film, lectures and hands-on activities throughout February.

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Chambana Today corrects casting call times after error, apologizes to readers and organizers

Incorrect Facebook post listed wrong start time for Compass Casting open call, causing confusion for attendees.

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January 24 – January 30 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from two days in…

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Urbana seeks applicants for 2026 poet laureate program

City opens monthlong application window for sixth cycle celebrating local poetry and community engagement.

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Champaign deputy fire chief selected for national executive leadership program

Josh Jessup chosen for prestigious IAFC Fire Service Executive Development Institute.

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Stratton Academy receives $20,000 grant from Healing Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Earlier this week, it was announced that the Stratton Academy of the Arts was recognized…

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Urbana students walked out to protest ICE actions

More than 100 high schoolers rallied downtown, sharing personal stories and calling for a boycott.

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Donated Illini basketball tickets to support C-U at Home shelter fundraiser

Raffle proceeds will benefit One Winter Night event raising funds for individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Urbana High School student council sponsors anti-ICE walkout

Students join nationwide protest against ICE and CBP actions, walking to the Champaign County Courthouse Plaza.

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Free dental exams and cleanings offered for children at Parkland College

Give Kids A Smile Day set for Feb. 7 with services provided at no cost to families.

5 days ago in Entertainment

The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time

When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?

5 days ago in Sports

Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.

5 days ago in Sports

Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.

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2 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."

9 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.

9 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.

9 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.