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3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Parkland trustees approve new peace officer and FY27 contracts

College board appoints Derek Fletcher to public safety, approves major purchases, contracts, and grants.

3 weeks 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."

3 weeks ago in Sports

Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons

The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories.

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Sholem Aquatic Center opens May 23 for summer fun

Champaign’s premier pool offers slides, lap lanes, swim lessons, and family-friendly activities through Labor Day.

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Champaign police ramp up seat belt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day

Drivers and passengers urged to buckle up as police step up traffic safety efforts.

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Illinois flags to fly at half-staff on Memorial Day

Governor Pritzker directs agencies to honor fallen service members from sunrise to noon on May 25.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes

Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.

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Cunningham Children’s Home launches campaign to improve youth spaces

Donations will help create safe, calming environments for residents.

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Danville kicks off summer with Artisan Summer Luau at Temple Plaza

First Fridays combines tropical flavors, live steel drum music, and local artisans on June 5.

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Horizon Health offers sports physicals with booster club donations

Half of July sports physical fees go to local school booster clubs.

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IDOT launches student loan repayment program for engineers

Program offers up to $60,000 to attract and retain young civil engineers in Illinois.

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Urbana residents invited to Ward 2 listening session

Community members encouraged to share concerns, ask questions, and be heard at local gathering.

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Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film

Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.

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What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night

Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.