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Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release by Random House

Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view.

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“We Interrupt This Program” comes to the historic Virginia Theatre

Bill Odenkirk and Sarah Edwards lead comedy show in champaign October 16–17.

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Urbana police investigate armed robbery and shooting on Kerr Avenue

Victim injured during pursuit as suspects flee; authorities urge community to share tips.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé

Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week.

3 days ago in Sports

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis

The records keep coming for Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday and match Novak Djokovic's record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

3 days ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

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FROM THE FIELDS: Vermilion County farmers embrace drone technology to improve crop applications

Chief Drone Services highlights precision, efficiency, and safety as key benefits for modern agriculture.

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Big Ten announces 2026–27 men’s basketball opponents

Teams to play 20-game conference slate with three repeat opponents.

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University of Illinois hosts Dump & Run event to keep usable items out of landfills

Students and community members can donate gently used clothing, electronics, furniture, and more from May 11–16 at campus collection containers.

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Champaign County honors fallen officers during Police Memorial Week

Ceremonies include speeches, bagpipes, school choir, and proclamations

3 days ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

3 days ago in Sports

What might LeBron James do next? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond

LeBron James has options. He could stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. He could decide to join another team. He could even retire and end the longest career in NBA history. He knows all this. He just doesn't know the answer.

3 days ago in Sports

2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving

The Buffalo Bills' first regular-season game in their new stadium will be against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 and will kick off Amazon Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" schedule. The matchup was one of three announced by the NFL on Monday as NBC, Fox and Prime Video made their upfront presentations to advertisers.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Rick Riordan unveils new ‘Camp Half-Blood’ novels, starting this fall

Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson" books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn't around.

3 days ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

Competition starts Tuesday at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel's participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza.

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Steven Doggett appointed Urbana Fire Chief

Veteran firefighter and union leader to guide department through 2027.

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Urbana road closure set for Champaign County Police Memorial ceremony

East Main Street downtown will shut down Tuesday morning as the city hosts memorial events honoring fallen officers.

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Trautman Property Management expands services with a fresh approach to condo & HOA association management

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — For many condominium owners and HOA residents, one of the biggest frustrations with property management…

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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’

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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.