News » Page 4

4 days ago in

Ammons, Faraci to host Town Hall on energy costs, service cuts in Champaign

The town hall will provide a platform for constituents to ask questions, share concerns, and engage directly with their elected officials.

4 days ago in

Illinois Football climbs to No. 9 in AP Poll after dominant win at Duke

The Illini jumped two spots in the AP poll and three in the Coaches Poll following a commanding 45-19 road victory over Duke.

4 days ago in

Champaign County gears up for 15th Annual Bike to Work Day and Light the Night

This event supports Illinois law, which requires front lights and either a rear light or reflector when riding after dark.

4 days ago in

Donor support helps Urbana Park District expand permanent sculpture collection

Many of the newly acquired sculptures will be featured during the Urbana Park District Jazz Walk on September 12.

4 days ago in

Horizon Health’s Tilton clinic expands to full-time with arrival of Nurse Practitioner Megan Paxson

“My goal is to build long-lasting relationships with my patients, which ensures consistency in their care.”

4 days ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open for a 6th Slam title and the No. 1 ranking

With his US Open win, Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his superiority over defending champion Jannik Sinner, wrested away the top spot in the ATP rankings and left tennis fans eager for whenever their next clash will come.

4 days ago in Entertainment

‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies

Barack Obama won his third career Emmy and Kendrick Lamar won his second, while the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" was the biggest winner with 11 on the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ravens’ stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

With Matt Prater hitting a 32-yard field goal as time expired, Baltimore squandered a 15-point lead in the final four minutes in a stunning season-opening 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.

4 days ago in Sports

Jury selection begins in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida.

4 days ago in

Illini’s hat trick fuels Illini’s historic 7–0 start in rout of Valparaiso

"I'm excited with how the nonconference play went," said head coach Katie Hultin.

4 days ago in

Dryer fire quickly contained in South Mattis Avenue apartment

Investigators determined the fire originated in a dryer vent and was accidental in nature.

4 days ago in

The Anchor Point builds mental health network for first responders and veterans: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

The Anchor Point is actively recruiting new peer supporters and is working toward expanding its reach.

4 days ago in

“Courage on the Block” to celebrate domestic violence survivors and community strength in Urbana

The event aims to uplift survivors and promote community healing in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. 

6 days ago in

DSC honors Direct Support Professionals during National Recognition Week

Their work helps individuals achieve goals and lead self-determined lives.

6 days ago in

Exhibit at Spurlock Museum celebrates 40 years since historic 1985 Farm Aid Concert in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Spurlock Museum at the University of Illinois is honoring a major moment in American…

6 days ago in

August 29 – September 5 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week. Once again, it does not return in…

7 days ago in National

Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

7 days ago in Sports

MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

7 days ago in

Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders

Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.

Recent Headlines

19 hours ago in Sports

Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload

After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.

20 hours ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.

2 days ago in Sports

NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says

The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.

2 days ago in Sports

NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St

The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.