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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announces 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest
Young photographers can showcase Illinois agriculture for a chance to win Bright Start scholarships and have their images featured in Ag Invest materials.
PET OF THE WEEK: We finally got sweet Apollo on the property…and he loved his gifts and treats
Apollo has been living in a home with a two-year-old foster brother, and does well with kids.
3 weeks ago in National
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
3 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
3 weeks ago in Sports
4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA’s resale site for more than $2 million
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck in block 124, row 45, seats 33-36.
Champaign County passes year-long moratorium on data center construction
County Board approves 12-month pause to review regulations for massive technology hubs amid growing concerns from local residents.
Michael Hogue Team mile kicks off Christie Clinic Illinois race weekend
The 1K race event took place last night, marking the start of the annual multi-day race event.
LGBTQ+ journalist and author to hold book reading and Q&A in Champaign in May
Nico Lang, author of "American Teenager," will hold a book reading and Q&A at New Covenant Fellowship in Champaign next month, documenting the lives of transgender teens across seven states.
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In opens for the season this weekend
The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In in Gibson City is open this weekend and every Friday and Saturday in April, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and movies starting around 8:00 p.m.
Champaign psychiatrist named 2026 Exemplary Psychiatrist by National Mental Health Alliance
Dr. Raymond Garcia of Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Champaign has been named a 2026 Exemplary Psychiatrist by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Hundreds celebrate inclusion at the annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Champaign
Students, educators, and community members gathered for a day of connection, fun, and support for students of all abilities at Edison Middle School.
The Danville Fire Department to give out free smoke alarms to residents
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department wants to ensure that every home within the City of Danville is…
Community blood drive and family fun event set for May 6 in champaign
Illinois men’s rugby club, DREAAM, and Perkins Restaurant team up to save lives and entertain families.
Ameren hosting community workshops for income-qualified residents
Attendees can learn about clean energy programs and earn a $200 energy credit.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
Champaign County authorities seek tips on wanted man
Ronald Brown Jr. faces probation violation charge for aggravated battery.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
Parkland College names career exploration center for late cardiologist
New facility honors Dr. Joseph M. Sutton and promotes early career exploration for students.
