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Runner crossing a finish line with arms raised, wearing a neon vest and bib number, on a track field with cones and volunteers nearby.

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Community prepares to welcome thousands for Illinois race weekend

Annual event expected to boost local economy and bring traffic impacts.

Several aircraft are parked on a concrete airstrip, with a row of blue helicopters in the distance under a bright, sunny sky.

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Rantoul airport selected for FAA Military Airport Program funding

Rantoul National Aviation Center eligible for an estimated $36.4 million in upgrades aimed at boosting civilian aviation capacity and long-term economic development.

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Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

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Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, two days after the countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.

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Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

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Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.

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FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

4 weeks ago in Sports

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

Man on the carpeted floor gently holding a black cat's head, looking at it with care (indoor setting).

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Iker, who spent half the interview on Duane’s back

He is very cuddly, and as soon as we started talking to Alison, Iker just hopped on Duane's back.

Smiling girl in a red Wonder Woman shirt waves at the camera while running a race; bib 2358 visible on her bib.

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Danville Super 5K brings Mario-themed fun downtown

Costumes, prizes and family-friendly race set for May 1 at Temple Plaza.

Illinois basketball players in white uniforms cheer on the sideline during a game, crowd in orange in the background.

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Illini core returning as Ivisic twins, Davis commit to next season

Roster continuity builds momentum after Final Four run as David Mirković also confirms return.

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Woman injured in Urbana Township shooting

Authorities investigating after gunfire strikes home on Northwood Drive.

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Danville police arrest suspect in March shooting

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — An arrest has been made in connection with a late-March shooting that left a Danville…

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Illinois-made NASA device named coolest thing made in Illinois

Recognition highlights manufacturing strength, including past years' contributions from Normal, Decatur and Peoria.

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Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?

Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms.

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Normal, Illinois mom finds new life through living organ donor

National Donate Life Month highlights powerful story of transplant and second chances.

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CUPHD launches 24/7 online portal for food permits

New system streamlines applications and eliminates paper process for local businesses.

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American Lung Association to release annual air quality report on Earth Day

State of the air report will grade Illinois counties and highlight health risks, especially for children.

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Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500

Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.

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Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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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.