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Champaign County zoning meeting on data center moratorium postponed
Zoning Board of Appeals expected to reschedule discussion on proposed pause for new facilities.
Illinois State Police Conduct Record Number of Gun Compliance Checks in 2025
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Illinois State Police conducted more than 1,000 firearm enforcement details statewide in 2025, bringing…
PET OF THE WEEK: Back on the road to The Kitty Crib with Nicole
Moore's Rescue Ranch feeds, waters, scoops, and distributes medication for animals 365 days a year.
Danville First Fridays to host 2026 Danville Olympics
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Danville First Fridays will open their Games of Danville, celebrating the 2026 Olympics on Friday…
2 days ago in Sports
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
2 days ago in World
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.
2 days ago in National
Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
Champaign police to step up impaired driving enforcement ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
High-visibility campaign will run March 13–23 as officers focus on keeping roads safe.
New aesthetics office to open in downtown Danville
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — A new aesthetics office will open in Downtown Danville on April 1st. Breeze Aesthetics, PLLC…
Epilepsy Education Conference returning to Champaign this weekend
Second annual event aims to connect families and raise awareness about a condition affecting 1 in 26 people.
Window work to shut down southbound lane of State Street starting Thursday
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — In order to complete window work at 222 North State Street in Champaign, Bacon and…
Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot
CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — An Illinois Lottery player won the Mega Millions jackpot in last night’s drawing, raking in a…
Regional Planning Commission announces 2026 scholarship for post-secondary education goals
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission opened its application window for the Community…
Champaign City Council approves settlement to demolish abandoned apartment complex
Agreement clears the way for demolition of 29 buildings at former Champaign Park Apartments site.
U of I’s Keaton Wagler named a second-team All-American
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — U of I men’s basketball freshman guard Keaton Wagler has been named a second-team All-American…
The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit Comes to Rantoul Airport
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Village of Rantoul announced that the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit featuring the Tuskegee Airmen…
Illinois State Police announces four different enforcement patrols for April
PESOTUM, IL (Chambana Today) — Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson has announced that ISP will conduct…
3 days ago in Entertainment
Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ
Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.
Local HVAC owner reflects on running a family business in changing industry
Castle Home Comfort Heating, Cooling, Electrical, and Plumbing owner says customer service and local ownership set the company apart.
