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1 week ago in Lifestyle

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.

1 week ago in Sports

American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters

With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.

1 week ago in National

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.

1 week ago in National, Trending

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

Our newsroom sat down with Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins

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Fergie Jenkins provides in-depth interview while reflecting on career, modern baseball, and Dick Allen legacy

The Cubs’ all-time strikeout leader weighs in on modern pitching, salary caps, racial progress, and the legends he faced on the mound.

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Illinois Public Media launches Teen Summit 2.0: The Remix to amplify youth voices

New multi-platform civic media initiative reimagines BET’s Teen Summit for a new generation.

Three-day temperatures dipping below zero.

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Bitter wind chills followed winter storm in Champaign-Urbana

Arctic air pushed wind chills well below zero as snow-covered roads and extreme cold lingered.

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Winter weather led to dozens of crashes and assists in Champaign-Urbana area

State police reported nearly 50 incidents in Troop 7 as snow and cold affected travel.

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Primary election guide: why voting on March 17 matters and how to make your plan: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Volunteers outline voting options, key dates and trusted nonpartisan resources ahead of March 17 election.

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Parkland’s Giertz Gallery to present lecture by artist Malcolm Mobutu Smith

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College will host a lecture by Malcolm Mobutu Smith next…

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Illinois Department of Aging opens nominations for 2026 Senior Hall of Fame class

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for its 2026 induction class of…

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Stay up-to-date on school closings on at chambanatoday.com

Hazardous travel and bitter cold prompt districts and colleges to cancel in-person classes Monday.

2 weeks ago in

Urbana activates sidewalk snow removal requirement after winter storm

Property owners in designated districts must clear sidewalks within 24 hours of the city’s declaration.

2 weeks ago in

Champaign activates sidewalk snow removal ordinance after weekend snowfall

Property owners in Downtown, Midtown and Campustown have 24 hours to clear sidewalks following director’s declaration.

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City of Danville to host Paint and Sip

DANVILLE, Il. (Chambana Today) — If you’ve ever wanted to go out and hang out with some friends and have…

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Urbana Park District closes all facilities Sunday due to winter weather

Officials cite hazardous travel conditions and extreme cold as storm impacts Champaign County.

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University chancellor invites campus community to virtual Q&A on strategic planning

Two online sessions in late February will focus on the institution’s future direction and priorities.

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Snow blankets Champaign County as bitter cold tightens its grip

Several inches have fallen across the area, with more snow expected before dangerously cold wind chills settle into the area.

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Danville’s First Fridays teams up with Illini Skateland for Glow in the Galaxy event

Glow in the Galaxy is part of Danville's First Friday's and takes place on Friday February 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Illini Skateland.

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10 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."

17 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.

17 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.

17 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.