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3 weeks ago in Sports
Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.
3 weeks ago in National
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
Illinois expands ABLE accounts, 250,000 more residents with disabilities now eligible
New law raising age limit from 26 to 46, allowing more Illinoisans to save for disability-related expenses without risking federal benefits.
Sports leaders discuss NIL, sport tourism and the future of athletics at University of Illinois panel
Fighting Illini athletic director Josh Whitman joins industry experts for discussions on athlete empowerment, sports business and community impact.
Diabetes self-management series coming to Clinton
CCSI and University of Illinois Extension offer free six-week program to help residents manage diabetes.
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office announces St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement campaign
Extra patrols planned March 13–23 to target impaired driving and seat belt violations.
Parkland College celebrates 60 years of education and community impact
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Parkland College will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026, marking six decades of academic achievement,…
CRASH UPDATE: Road has been updated on I-57 northbound just north of Exit 192
Northbound traffic being diverted; drivers urged to use alternate routes.
Illinois earns No. 4 seed in 2026 Big Ten Tournament
Fighting Illini open quarterfinal play Friday at United Center.
Police seek suspects in TJ Maxx theft in Champaign
Two women accused of stealing nearly $550 in Nike and Jordan kids’ clothing.
3 weeks ago in National
Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support
Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
3 weeks ago in , Dr David Fletcher, Safeworks
Local doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame
Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.
Early childhood mental health starts at birth, according to Birth to Five Illinois leaders: Community Focus With Callie Luttman
Regional managers say stronger support systems, training, and community awareness can help young children and families thrive.
