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3 weeks ago in Sports

Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre seized on a softer Caves Valley after a two-hour storm delay and rode the best putting round of his year with six straight birdies to...

3 weeks ago in Music, Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...

3 weeks ago in Music

LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations

LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and performed atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author is going...

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Clock ticking for Small Business Grant applications in Champaign County

But with only a few days left, local leaders are urging eligible businesses not to miss out.

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U of I Vet Med Open House coming October 5

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The University of Illinois’s college of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting its annual open house…

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Girl Scouts of Central Illinois celebrating Grand Opening of Champaign Service Center on August 24

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GCSI) is holding the grand opening celebration of its…

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U of I quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Manning Award watchlist

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025…

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Urbana Police Department Launches Live-Response Crisis Co-Response Team

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Urbana Police Department announced the official launch of its new live-response model for its…

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Champion Youth Livestock helps feed Illinois families in new state fair partnership

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The 2025 Illinois State Fair’s sale of champions showcased the top livestock from Illinois 4-H…

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Pens to Lens coming back to Champaign to highlight youth filmmakers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A student screenwriting and filmmaking competition is coming back for another season in 2025! Support…

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Eastbound Kirby Avenue to close August 18 for tree removal work near U of I

During this time, all eastbound traffic will be detoured.

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Manhunt continues for 70-year-old suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City

The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.

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Why dog poop is more dangerous for your lawn than you think

Dog poop can cause serious damage to your lawn, harm the environment, and even pose health risks to you and your family. 

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Pet of the Week: Meet Roger and Tommy, the sweetest, softest kittens

Check-out Duane Shannon and the WIXY Facebook feed every Thursday morning for the latest video.

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“Walk As One”: Champaign Coalition unites for youth, justice, and community wellbeing

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today)— With a call to “Walk As One,” the Champaign Community Coalition gathered for its September meeting,…

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Mayor Deshawn Williams marks first 100 days with vision and groundwork for Urbana’s future

Since taking office, Williams said his administration has been guided by a clear goal: aligning city government with the community’s shared priorities.

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Section of I-57 northbound near Paxton still closed; one injured

Traffic is being diverted while the investigation and recovery efforts continue.

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Back to school fair coming to Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A “Community Back to School Fair” will be taking place in Urbana later this month.…

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Gibson City gears up for 5th Annual Summer Bash — A rockin’ thank you to the community

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (Chambana Today) – As another Illinois summer winds down, Gibson City is once again tuning up for…

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Rosecrance Therapies expands Behavioral Health Services with Acquisition of Ascend CHC

The acquisition marks a strategic step in Rosecrance’s continued mission to provide holistic behavioral health care across Illinois.

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20 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

1 day ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.