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Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new licensing and compliance portal

Agency says system will streamline applications and renewals statewide during 90-day transition period.

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Champaign County Board backs state firearms accountability measure

Resolution urges passage of RIFL Act to shift costs of gun violence from taxpayers to manufacturers.

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Hayley Siefert offers tips for selling homes and supporting local businesses

Siefert team highlights spring market prep and launches “Siefert Supports Locals” initiative.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

American skier Lindsey Vonn says she nearly lost her left leg following a frightening crash in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Vonn shared in an Instagram post on Monday that her injuries went far beyond the complex tibia fracture in the leg she initially revealed after clipping a gate and sailing off course just 13 seconds into her run on Feb. 8.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.

3 weeks ago in National

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.

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Urbana High School takes the plunge for Special Olympics Illinois

Students, staff, police and firefighters unite for “Cool School Polar Plunge” fundraiser at UHS Athletic Complex.

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Urbana seeks applicants for 2026 Poet Laureate

Local poets have until March 1 to apply for the honorary role celebrating literary arts and community engagement.

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2026 Spring Yard Waste Collection schedule announced for Champaign residents

City's Orange and Blue zones to receive two pickups in April and May.

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Supporting local moves: Trautman Real Estate introduces 1% full-service listing program

“This is full-service, high-impact real estate—reimagined for how people actually move today.”

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’

You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, earning the nation's third men's title at the Games and its first since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 — 46 years to the day of the upset over the mighty Soviet Union, too.

3 weeks ago in National

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans

Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says

Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

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Pritzker’s FY27 budget proposal boosts higher ed funding, expands college affordability

$2.7 billion higher education plan maintains MAP and AIM HIGH grants, increases operating funds for universities and community colleges.

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Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation Opens Nominations for 2026 Brilliant Spirit Awards

Community champions to be honored during National Travel and Tourism Week at annual Toast to Tourism celebration in May.

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Moore’s Rescue Ranch plans bingo fundraiser, digital drive and reading event: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Local nonprofit seeks community support for veterinary care and future shelter building.

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Republican primary forum to air on WILL-AM 580

League of Women Voters partners with Illinois Public Media to inform 13th District voters.

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Billy Bob’s to serve St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage special in Ogden

Chuck’s world-famous recipe featured for lunch and dinner on March 17.

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UCLA edges Illinois in thrilling overtime battle, 95-94

LOS ANGELES, CA (Chambana Today) — In a heart-pounding overtime showdown, UCLA (18-9, 10-6) narrowly defeated #10 Illinois (22-6, 13-4)…

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.