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Danville’s What’s Brewing with Mayor Williams this Wednesday rescheduled for awards ceremony

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — This Wednesday’s “What’s Brewing with Mayor Williams” on November 5th is being rescheduled for November…

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Illinois opens 121st season of Men’s Basketball with high hopes against Jackson State

Illini enter season ranked No. 17 in AP Poll, aiming for another successful campaign under Brad Underwood.

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Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, global hunger authority says

Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster.

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Gun violence prevention action committee releases 2025 Gun Safety Report Card ahead of 2026 elections

Report grades Illinois lawmakers on key gun safety reforms and tracks support for common sense laws to reduce gun violence.

4 weeks ago in National

NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day

New York City's mayoral candidates are making a final push Monday to get voters to the polls, as the race to lead America's biggest city nears its finale.

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Southern Illinois player strikes it rich with $1 million Holiday Gold scratch-off win

Fairview Heights resident wins top prize on $20 ticket purchased at local Sav-On Liquor & Wine.

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After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?

The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.

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NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams

The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week.

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Danville School District 118 dismisses students early following anonymous threat

District officials ensure families will be updated as more information becomes available after early dismissal on Monday morning.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?

Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.

4 weeks ago in National

Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.

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Community collaboration shines bright at Shine the Block event

First Followers and H3 Harm, Healing, and Hope to Beautify Neighborhoods, Promote Advocacy, and Strengthen Community Bonds.

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Violence erupts on Hunter Street: Four injured in stabbing incident

18-year-old arrested for attempted murder after large fight turns deadly; suspect taken into custody following tips from witnesses.

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The Salvation Army of Champaign County kicks off 2025 “Give with Joy” Red Kettle Campaign

Local community urged to contribute as the campaign aims to raise $200,000 to support vital services for those in need this holiday season.

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‘Women Making Waves’ honors trailblazers and champions of change in Champaign-Urbana

Congresswoman Cori Bush joins State Representative Carol Ammons to celebrate women leading the fight against policy violence.

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Altmyer dominates as Illinois beats Rutgers, 35–13, at sold-out Gies Memorial Stadium

Quarterback accounts for five touchdowns as Illini notch sixth win, become bowl-eligible for second straight season.

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Urbana launches first focus group on Alternative Public Safety Model

Community invited to learn about city’s new approach to emergency response at Nov. 6 session led by national policing experts.

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Champaign Police Department launches second annual “Protect & Feed” food drive to support Eastern Illinois Foodbank

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Police Department (CPD) is once again partnering with the Eastern Illinois Foodbank for…

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Fire department urges residents to “Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms” this weekend

Officials remind families to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and review escape plans.

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Tomislav Ivisic named to Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list

Illini junior recognized among top small forwards in Division I basketball as a candidate for prestigious honor.

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‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request

After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.

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Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

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