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3 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
Lifestyle
14 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Pet of the Week
PET OF THE WEEK: Amy and Beth, sisters, are a sweet, curious bonded pair
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — We love visits from Donna from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, who brought bonded sisters to the…
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
Author traces family legacy through Chicago history in new novel
Retired attorney weaves fact and fiction to tell grandfather’s story of survival, resilience and immigration.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
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14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game
The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
Entertainment News
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry
The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."
20 hours ago in Entertainment, News
Sholem Aquatic Center opens May 23 for summer fun
Champaign’s premier pool offers slides, lap lanes, swim lessons, and family-friendly activities through Labor Day.
2 days ago in Entertainment
20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes
Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.
2 days ago in Entertainment, News
Danville kicks off summer with Artisan Summer Luau at Temple Plaza
First Fridays combines tropical flavors, live steel drum music, and local artisans on June 5.
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