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Illinois DCFS honors adoptive parents during Adoption Awareness Month
More than 20,000 youth in care find permanent homes statewide over the past decade.
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Altmyer accounts for five touchdowns in Illinois’ 35–13 win over Rutgers.
Illinois to Host Maryland in Military Appreciation Game Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. on FS1
Fighting Illini honor service members in final stretch of regular season; limited tickets remain.
Danville threat UPDATE: Danville Schools Closed After Anonymous Threat Prompts Police Investigation
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — An anonymous threat led to the closure of all Danville District 118 schools Monday morning,…
Unit 4 school district hosts community forums for superintendent search
Champaign residents invited to share input on search process at multiple forums throughout the city.
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…
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.
6 days ago in World
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.
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.
6 days 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.
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.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
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.
6 days ago in Sports
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.
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.
6 days 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.
6 days 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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
