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Late-night Danville house fire results in total loss on Tillman Avenue
Firefighters battled heavy flames through the roof of a single-family home Thursday night using defensive exterior operations.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.
4 hours ago in Sports
Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.
4 hours ago in Sports
Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’
As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 hours ago in World
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Parkland College holds two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center
Parkland College held two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center, including the college's first-ever dedicated Health Professions Commencement and Pinning ceremony.
Brad Underwood agrees to contract extension that could keep him at U of I through 2036
Brad Underwood has agreed to a contract amendment that could extend his tenure at Illinois through 2036, pending Board of Trustees approval, following the program's first Final Four appearance since 2005.
Illinois State Police release video of Decatur crossbow incident that led to officer-involved shooting
Illinois State Police have released video of an April incident in which Decatur officers shot a man who pointed a crossbow at them. The suspect faces multiple felony charges.
House passes year-round E15 fuel bill with Budzinski as Democratic lead
The House passed legislation allowing year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales nationwide, with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski serving as a Democratic lead on the bipartisan bill.
Illinois State Police plan June traffic enforcement patrols across central Illinois
Campaigns in Champaign, Macon, and Vermilion counties will target seat belt use, impaired driving and distracted driving.
21 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.
21 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.
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…
Horizon Health to host cancer survivor celebration in Paris
"Super Survivor” luncheon on June 5 welcomes local survivors and their families for lunch, prizes, and community support.
Arrest made in investigation into 2025 shooting incident
Brown was arrested in Champaign on May 14 during the execution of a search warrant connected to the investigation.
Garden Hills neighborhood sees major boost with $50 million infrastructure and park project
Drainage improvements, new street design, and hedge park trail promise safer streets and enhanced quality of life for residents.
Goodbye Hardees, hello Asian fusion: Wok to Bowl to open new Champaign location
Asian fusion franchise expands to 1806 W. Bradley ave, promising new flavors for the community.
Parkland trustees approve new peace officer and FY27 contracts
College board appoints Derek Fletcher to public safety, approves major purchases, contracts, and grants.
1 day 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."