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New weather dashboard tracks Illinois snow and ice response

IDOT launches online tool showing winter road maintenance stats and safety data.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Fritz, the curious, playful, middle-aged boy

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Donna, our friend from the Kitty Crib on North Market Street in Champaign, brought Fritz…

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Cool summer job available for fishing enthusiasts

Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking instructors for 2026 urban fishing clinics.

1 week ago in Sports

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."

1 week ago in Lifestyle

What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status

The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.

1 week ago in National

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.

1 week ago in World

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.

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Berry Wallace earns First Team All-Big Ten nod, three Illini earn All-Conference honors

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Following a fourth regular season under head coach Shauna Green, three members of the Illinois…

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Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed

CHICAGO, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Governor JB Pritzker wants U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others to outline…

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East Washington Street in Urbana to close eastbound lane closure for construction

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — The eastbound lane of East Washington Street in Urbana will be closed between South Vine…

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Illinois announces 2026 coaching staff updates

Fighting Illini set to begin spring practices March 23.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.

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RACES receives national advocacy award to expand child sexual abuse prevention training

Urbana nonprofit will train 100 adults in east central Illinois through evidence-based program.

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Champaign Police investigating shooting on Mattis that resulted in Parkland lockdown

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Mattis Avenue at 11:26 a.m. on…

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Parkland College given ‘ALL CLEAR’ following shooting near campus

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Parkland College is currently on lockdown following a police response to a shooting that occurred…

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Parkland College to host inaugural biomanufacturing summit during AgTech Week

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Parkland College will host the inaugural Biomanufacturing Summit on Wednesday, March 11, at its AGCO…

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Parkland College on lockdown after shooting in the area

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Parkland College in Champaign County is on lockdown now following a reported shooting near Mattis Avenue…

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City to host community meeting on Kenwood and Holiday Park revitalization plan

Residents invited to discuss housing updates and redevelopment efforts Wednesday at Leonhard Recreation Center.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.