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Third lawsuit filed against PBL school district, coach Robert Pacey over alleged sexual misconduct

The suit was filed in McLean County and seeks $50,000 in damages for each count.

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NBA star Ayo Dosunmu to host youth basketball camp in Champaign this September

Budding basketball players across Central Illinois will have the chance to train with a hometown hero this fall.

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Champaign community event to help cure rare childhood disease

At the center of the effort is Charlotte, a local girl diagnosed with LGMD2C, whose story has inspired widespread community support.

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Parkland College introduces the “Cobra Pathfinder” to bring career exploration on the road

The 36-foot-long vehicle will serve as a traveling showcase of career and technical education opportunities.

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Boost local business: How to get wanted, get found and get chosen in Champaign, Urbana, and the surrounding areas

By staying visible and building trust with consistent messaging, people will try and find you.  

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Illinois State Police urge drivers to follow school bus and school zone safety laws

School zone speed limits are 20 mph, effective from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days when children are present.

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Nearly 6,000 without power in Champaign County after downed wire

According to Ameren Illinois, around 5,899 customers were affected by the outages.

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Illinois passes Alicia’s Law to boost internet crimes against children investigations

Illinois becomes the 13th state to adopt Alicia’s Law.

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Illinois State Police continue search for armed suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois State Police (ISP) are actively searching for 70-year-old David Jordan, who is…

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TRAFFIC ALERT – URBANA

URBANA, Ill (Chambana Today) – As of 1:38 PM, there’s a crash on I-74 westbound at Cunningham Avenue causing a…

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Neko Case announces Virginia Theatre stop on 2026 tour

Case is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative voices in American music.

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Illinois Football ranked #12 in AP Preseason Poll, highest since 1990

The hype is fueled by the return of 16 starters — tied for the most in the nation.

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Red Cross issues back-to-school safety tips as volunteers assist families after home fires

The American Red Cross is reminding families to take extra precautions to ensure a safe start to the school year.

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Kenwood families celebrate the start to the school year with Back-to-School Bash & Carnival

The strong sense of community and support was on full display, setting a positive tone for the new school year.

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Why Facebook Isn’t Enough — And three smart ways to make the most of your page insights

Changes to algorithms, audience behavior, or platform policies can reduce your visibility overnight.

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Tuscola gears up for 2nd Annual Family Fun Day on August 30

Visitors can enjoy a packed schedule of activities including a golf cart parade, vendors, inflatables, face painting, live music, and kids crafts and contests.

4 weeks ago in World

A heatwave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France

A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit) in southern France and increasing risks of wildfires in wine country, while Bulgaria suffered blazes along its southern borders and Hungary saw record-breaking weekend temperatures.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group

Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory

It's August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that's long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger's highly anticipated horror film "Weapons" did not disappoint, topping the box office during its debut weekend with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters. It made $70 million internationally.

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Vacant home destroyed in early morning fire on W. Eureka Street

When firefighters arrived on scene, they encountered heavy smoke and fire engulfing the structure.

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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."

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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.

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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.