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“Courage on the Block” to celebrate domestic violence survivors in Urbana
Free community event October 18 to feature music, food, and support for survivors.
“No Kings” protest returns to Urbana in nationwide push against Trump administration
Thousands expected to gather at Champaign County Courthouse to rally for healthcare, education, and democracy.
Cockroaches, moldy food lead to restaurant closures in Champaign County
All three businesses must pass follow-up inspections before resuming normal operations.
Piatt County Animal Shelter breaks ground on new facility
New Monticello building promises better conditions for animals, more space for volunteers, and launches $40,000 community fundraising effort.
21 hours ago in Sports
Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million
Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.
21 hours ago in National
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
PET OF THE WEEK: Chu Chu talked throughout his visit to the studio
This tiny, six-month-old calico had the cutest meow and melted against Duane Shannon's neck when picked up.
From classroom to crime scenes: Local author Jodi Casstevens‑Short releases debut mystery novel
Retired teacher channels lifelong storytelling passion into Murdered by the Books, the first in a cozy mystery series set in small-town Illinois.
SNAP cuts drive surge in food bank demand across central Illinois
Local pantries report record-breaking need as stricter requirements leave more families without assistance.
Danville’s First Friday’s PotterFest offers wizardly fun
The spells will continue the next day on Nov. 8th from noon to 5 p.m. with a day of witchy vendor fun at Temple Plaza.
City of Danville taking applications for home repairs for low income households
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Danville is currently taking applications for the home repair and accessibility program…
Bringing Indie Film to Savoy: Nat Dykeman builds a festival from the ground up
Chambana Film Society turns Sunday screenings into a thriving hub for new voices in independent cinema.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
3 days ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
3 days ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
3 days ago in National
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
Norfolk Southern grant boosts emergency response tech in Champaign County
$13,478 awarded to support new laptops for Emergency Operations Center and mobile command post.
Budzinski slams Trump admin for cancelling $23M in UI research grants
U.S. Rep. visits University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute after DOE terminates climate, clean water projects seen as political retaliation.
UPDATE – ROAD IS NOW OPEN: At least one dead in head-on crash on U.S. 136 in Champaign County
Illinois State Police investigating early morning collision; highway closed for several hours.
