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Winter Lights event to light up Downtown Urbana on Saturday
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Urbana’s Arts & Culture Program is inviting the community to enjoy a…
Champaign and Vermilion County food pantries receive money through annual ICash program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100 thousand in missing money to food pantries around…
Ebertfest announces final year of celebration with a special two-day festival in April 2026
The event will take place from April 17–19, 2026, at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign for a special two-day festival.
9 hours ago in National
Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026
The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession
American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country.
9 hours ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
9 hours ago in Sports
Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they've hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date.
THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly
**The Road Report was republished on Thursday, December 18, 2025, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.
Fall yard waste collection to be completed on Monday
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — After heavy snowfall and cold temperatures forced yard waste collection services to be delayed last…
Parkland College Board of Trustees approve academic calendars, grants, more
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Parkland College Board of Trustees approved two upcoming academic calendars among other…
Curtis Apple Orchard offers holiday pies, gifts and late-season shopping through Dec. 23
Customers can place bakery orders online through Dec. 21 for Dec. 23 pickup.
Urbana Starbucks baristas join nationwide unfair labor practice strike
Union workers picket Vine Street store as Red Cup Rebellion expands during holiday season.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Jax, who was found scrounging for food in the cold
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — This week, Alison Dupre from CATsNAP, brought Jax, the softest, sweetest boy to the studios. When…
16 hours ago in National
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
Coffee with a cop event invited conversation at Champaign McDonald’s
Residents were encouraged to meet local officers for informal discussion on Dec. 18.
16 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
16 hours ago in Entertainment
Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.
16 hours ago in Entertainment
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.
Mahomet’s Hive Honey Beetique to hold workshop to welcome the new year
MAHOMET, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Hive Honey Beetique in Mahomet, a honey-centric shop that sells artisan varieties and other…
