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You can’t get that on an Illinois license plate

Watch the video here of Giannoulias showing you what's been banned.

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Track Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve – only two days left!

The NORAD Santa Tracker returns December 23, sponsored by Gibson Area Hospital.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means

From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.

3 weeks ago in World

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’

Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.

3 weeks ago in National

Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting

A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.

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Red Cross urges extra caution to prevent home fires during the holiday season

Cooking, decorating, and heating equipment lead to a significant rise in home fires this time of year.

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State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks

Past recipients say the program promotes collaboration and growth opportunities.

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Keep warm this winter with state energy assistance resources

Here’s where Illinois residents can find heating help and support from key agencies.

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Illinois dreams grow as Powerball jackpot reaches $1.6 billion

No jackpot winner Saturday, but Illinois players claim six-figure prizes as holiday drawing nears.

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Community volunteers needed to support students through I Read, I Count Program: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Local literacy initiative asks for volunteers to apply before January 30.

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New Illinois laws take effect in 2026, covering AI, gun safety and missing persons

More than 250 measures approved by lawmakers will become law Jan. 1.

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Champaign-Urbana weather: Warming up next week with showers likely

Residents should prepare for gusty winds and fluctuating temperatures.

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Fighting Illini sports schedule December 21 – December 27

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — It can be hard to keep track of what day it is, and even harder…

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CRASH UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after wrong-way crash near campus

Police continue search for driver who fled scene after early-morning collision in Urbana.

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UPDATE: Pedestrian hit in late night crash in Urbana killed in hit-and-run

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — In the late hours of Friday, December 20 heading into Saturday, officers from the Urbana…

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The history of the Braggin’ Rights game between Illinois and Missouri

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Perhaps Illinois’ biggest rivalry game will be taking place next week in the McBride Homes…

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December 13 – December 19 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with full data from the past week…

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Winter break survival guide offers dozens of family-friendly ideas in Champaign-Urbana

From libraries to holiday events, local families have no shortage of ways to keep kids busy during the long school break.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.