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U of I Extension hosting Growing Bulbs event for curious gardeners
MONTICELLO, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A special gardening event is set to take place in Monticello to welcome the arrival…
New Heritage Trail sign honors pioneers of African American healthcare in Champaign County
The new marker also pays tribute to community clinics that served Black residents, including the North End Health Center.
Former Champaign postal employee sentenced for stealing $36K in money orders
In total, Harmon’s actions cost the Postal Service an estimated $36,910.
Champaign Police seek public’s help after man found shot to death near railroad tracks
Officers responded to the area at approximately 6:12 a.m. after receiving a report of a deceased person near the tracks.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.
Bret Bielema’s radio show to return for 2025 edition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema’s radio show, the Coach Bret Bielema Show presented by…
2 weeks ago in World
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
Free Narcan training offered by C-U Public Health ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day
“We’re working to empower individuals and organizations with the tools they need to make a difference during a crisis.”
2 weeks ago in Sports
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.
Be a Hero 5K celebrates 5 years of supporting youth at Cunningham Children’s Home
Many of the students from Cunningham’s residential programs and CIRCLE Academy have participated in past years and are excited to join again.
THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly
**The Road Report was republished on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…
Michelle Marquart leads Junior League of Champaign-Urbana with creativity and purpose
Donors can fund a tree for a family to decorate—or provide extra support for JLCU to handle the decorating themselves.
Traffic slowed because of lane blockage on I-72
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – A truck tractor with mechanical issues is blocking the only lane of traffic eastbound on…
Illini Women’s Basketball unveils 2025-26 non-conference schedule
The action tips off with an exhibition against Maryville (Mo.) on Oct. 30, before the regular season opener against Southeast Missouri State.
City of Champaign seeks public input ahead of Council goal-setting meetings
Public input is a key part of the discussion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.
Regional Fugititive Task Force served arrest warrants today
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — According to the press release received this afternoon from the Urbana Police Department’s Criminal Investigation…
