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Illinois fire organizations remind residents to stay safe during holidays
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As we enter the thick of the holiday season, the Office of the Illinois State…
Leaf collection routes delayed in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Leaf collection for Urbana’s Friday U-Cycle route scheduled for Friday, December 12, will be delayed…
Shine the Block “Meal in a Bag” donation drive aims to combat food insecurity
Help provide budget-friendly, shelf-stable meals to families in need at Country Brook Apartments.
University of Illinois ACES launches dual-credit course for high school students
First-of-its-kind program offers students a chance to earn college credit while exploring sustainable food systems and career pathways.
Champaign Police encourage safe travel during holiday season
High-visibility enforcement, road safety tips, and increased patrols aim to keep drivers safe on local roads.
PET OF THE WEEK: Sienna joined our morning team looking for her forever home
She is currently being fostered by a University of Illinois undergrad student who plans to take Sienna home over break.
Danville Fire Department to hold intensive fireground training in local neighborhoods
Residents may notice live-fire exercises and roof operations training aimed at enhancing firefighter safety and readiness.
1 week ago in National
Tariffs have cost U.S. households $1,200 each since Trump returned to the White House, Democrats say
Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly $1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition
Programmers on Wednesday unveiled a lineup of 90 feature films set for the festival's last hurrah in Park City, Utah. The slate includes documentaries on basketball great Brittney Griner, Nelson Mandela, Salman Rushdie, Courtney Love and Billie Jean King. There are starry features with the likes of Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Seth Rogen, Channing Tatum, Danielle Brooks, Olivia Colman, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Alexander Skarsgård and Ethan Hawke.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry
Casting will get some Oscar love next year. A new prize for achievement in casting was added to the Academy Awards in March, a step casting directors believe is long overdue. The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on March 15, 2026.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic" sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
University of Illinois study reveals how global plastic waste trade contributes to coastal litter
Research from U of I experts links increased plastic waste imports to higher levels of plastic litter along coastlines in developing countries.
1 week ago in World
Rare Dom Pérignon champagne from Charles and Diana’s wedding to be auctioned in Denmark
It was a wedding that captivated the world — in 1981, Lady Diana Spencer said "I will" to Prince Charles, becoming Princess of Wales. More than 40 years after the wedding and many years after the marriage fell apart, royal fans will be able to buy a rare part of that historic day — or perhaps a sip of it.
1 week ago in Sports
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety
For many introverts, shy individuals and people with social anxiety, mingling at parties is often draining or arouses uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers can get especially intense during the holiday season, a time when many workplaces celebrate with cocktail hours, gift exchanges and other forms of organized fun.
Public libraries across Illinois to stock, administer opioid overdose reversal agents
New standing order from IDPH expands access to lifesaving naloxone, enhancing libraries’ role in combating opioid overdose crisis.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."
Fighting Illini use toughness, grit to bring home Braggin’ Rights road win over Missouri
Gretchen Dolan’s 21 points, along with a stifling defense and balanced scoring attack, lift Illinois to a 70-62 victory, improving to 9-1 on the season.
Lance Carpenter named Champaign Police Department’s 2025 Detective of the Year
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Champaign Police Department announced that detective Lance Carpenter was selected by his…
Allerton Park & Retreat Center to hold Gingerbread Jog 5K
MONTICELLO, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Allerton Park & Retreat Center is holding a special 5K run with a holiday twist…
