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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead
Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre set to open for season on March 27
GIBSON CITY, IL (Chambana Today) — Voted as the best drive-in theater in the country by readers of Newsweek, the…
Champaign County Democratic candidates to appear in primary forum
Voters can hear from Sanford Hess and Michelle Jett in pre-recorded event feb. 16 on will am 580.
Carle Foundation Hospital asks community to help ease emergency department demand
Hospital leaders cite record patient volumes amid flu season surge.
Bob’s Discount Furniture opens in former Marketview Drive storefront
National chain brings low prices, philanthropy and “fun” shopping experience to Champaign.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.
2 weeks ago in National
Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.
Shine the Block: monthly community event brings food, fun, and resources to Country Brook
Next gathering Friday at Y on the Fly offers meals, kids’ activities, and helpful workshops.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe
Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.
Bloomington man faces 25 felony charges after state police gun and drug investigation
Sherez A. Boykins arrested after officers seize firearms, cocaine, meth, and narcotics.
CUPHD Food Inspection Report: February 2 – February 8
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — After a month off, we are back with our weekly series recapping the Champaign-Urbana Public…
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ coming to Virginia Theatre on February 21
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — A classic of Japanese animated cinema is coming to the local screen later this month.…
PET OF THE WEEK: We took it on the road to Curtis Road Animal Hospital for a tour!
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Duane Shannon took his WIXY 100.3 show on the road to the Curtis Road Animal…
Community leaders spotlight housing support, youth jobs, and violence prevention efforts
Parkland's Troy Daniels, City of Champaign's Tracy Parsons, Courage Connection's Matthew Fletcher, and others outline collaborative initiatives across Champaign County.
Hot shooting lifts Illinois women past Wisconsin at State Farm Center
Six players score in double figures as Illini roll to 92-60 Big Ten win.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold
Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.
2 weeks ago in National
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.
2 weeks ago in World
Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial
Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" could be settled before a May trial.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games
Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
