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2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Rachel Zegler to take her ‘Evita’ to Broadway in spring 2027

Fresh off her triumphant turn in London as Eva Perón, Rachel Zegler is taking her Argentine first lady to Broadway.

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DeLand-Weldon Elementary School to resume in-person classes after storm damage

Staff and volunteers relocate classrooms, allowing students to return Thursday.

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Savoy Lumière returns for second year in Champaign-Urbana

Chambana Film Society hosts month-long festival featuring global films, shorts, and themed showcases.

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Danville Police Department Assists FBI and State Police in Arrest and Search Warrant Sweeps

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Several Danville residents woke up early Wednesday morning, April 29, to loud and unexpected police…

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Parkland College Foundation establishes scholarship honoring former student

Josh Gottheil Memorial Fund to support nursing students.

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CHAMPAIGN SHOOTING UPDATE: Teen Injured in shooting on north Mattis Avenue

Police seek public’s help as investigation continues.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

2 weeks ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

2 weeks ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

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Victim hospitalized after shooting on north Mattis Avenue in Champaign

Police say investigation remains ongoing; no arrests made as of Tuesday evening

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Virginia Theatre brings something for everyone this spring and summer

From Youth Theatre adventures to ’90s alternative rock, Champaign’s historic venue has events for all ages.

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Illinois State Police issue 60 citations during distracted driving patrols

April enforcement in Champaign, Macon, and Vermilion counties targets drivers using phones behind the wheel.

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Urbana kicks off community dialogue on Alternative Public Safety

Residents invited to first meeting of Alternative Response Task Force on May 1 to discuss 911 response strategies.

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Illinois women’s tennis coach Evan Clark announces retirement

Winningest coach in program history to step down after 11 seasons.

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Centennial High School honors seniors at AVID Decision Day

33 students celebrate college and career commitments, marking largest AVID cohort in school history.

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Village of Mahomet announces special brush and tree limb collection

Curbside pickup begins May 4; residents reminded of size and material guidelines.

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Champaign County RC Club earns national recognition, announces 2026 training program

Local model aviation enthusiasts praised for outreach and training; summer sessions open to all.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.