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IDOT announces closures on I-74 and I-57 for September 3 and 4

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced on Friday that overnight closures of westbound Interstate…

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Driver arrested for Aggravated DUI after striking bicyclist in St. Joseph

The incident remains under investigation by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.

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Oakwood man arrested for overnight burglary of Danville bar

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On August 18, at around 5:10 a.m., police officers with the Danville Police Department’s patrol…

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Accident on I-74 Eastbound at Milepost 193

Troopers are on scene of a single vehicle crash on I-74 East at Milepost 193 in the median.  Due to…

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John and Bonnie Dauer make $3M gift to support Illini Athletics and University Library

Director of Athletics Josh Whitman praised the couple’s generosity, calling it a “one-of-a-kind, transformational gift”.

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Local roots, fresh food: Inside Common Ground Food Co-op’s local and seasonal offerings

The Co-op is preparing for a major Owner Drive this fall, with Owner Appreciation Days set for September 10–16, and extra perks planned for new owners throughout September and October.

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Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack

The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.

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Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes

The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.

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F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP

Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.

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Man accused in 2023 death of Springfield activist arrested in Mexico

No details yet on when Calixto might be extradited back to Springfield.

1 week ago in National

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Harris after Biden had extended it

President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.

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CUPHD calls for urgent donations of period products amid supply shortage

CUPHD has set up an Amazon wishlist for virtual donations.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show

Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.

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Champaign Labor Day parade and picnic to highlight union solidarity, economic justice

Organizers say the event is more than a celebration — it’s a call to action.

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U of I study looks to ease GI symptoms for cancer patients

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — While cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are highly effective at targeting tumors, they often…

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Illinois Department of Transportation announces lanes reopening ahead of Labor Day

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the temporary reopening of lanes across the…

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ILEAS unveils expanded training center, celebrates growth and community impact

What began in a borrowed basement office at METCAD has become a statewide system with more than 900 member agencies. 

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Pet of the Week: Kane is still looking for his forever home

Kane didn’t just walk into the room—he bounded in, full of hope and personality.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Nonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyone

Several years into her sobriety, Logan Denzer decided to try nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others around her drank real booze. "A lot of people feel out of place" when everyone else is imbibing, said the 27-year-old from Los Angeles, who considers these beverages "an excellent solution."

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16th annual Disability Resource Expo set for October 18 at Market Place Mall

The Expo will feature a wide range of vendors and organizations offering resources for all ages.

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This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

16 hours ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

16 hours ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.