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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
2 weeks ago in World
Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
2 weeks ago in , Champaign Jewelers
Champaign Jewelers announces Estate and Vintage Sale and Antwerp diamond trip
Local jeweler highlights rare estate pieces and custom diamond opportunities this April.
Illinois farmers can feed Illinois
State grant program offers assistance by Rebecka Pieder and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News IllinoisMarch 20, 2026 Article Summary…
Arrest Made in Child Sexual Assault Investigation
Urbana Township – The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has arrested seventy-five (75) year old Edward Bridges of Urbana in connection…
All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests
More people than ever are choosing to grow their own food this year. Whether driven by rising grocery costs, an…
2 Illinois State University students among 6 injured in shooting near campus
Normal, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Two Illinois State University students were among six people injured in an off-campus shooting…
Schwab gift brings free financial literacy certificate to U of I students
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has launched a new Certificate in Personal Finance, backed by…
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 weeks ago in National
Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
2 weeks ago in World
US won’t strike Iran’s power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold off on threatened strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Well, it was fun while it lasted. No perfect men’s March Madness brackets left after Tennessee win
Well, that's that. No perfect NCAA Tournament brackets remained among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA's official website.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.
2 weeks ago in , Hayley Siefert
Hayley Siefert: Broker at Keller Williams Realty, TREC continues rapid team expansion
Seifert Team adds new agent as market activity grows across Illinois and Indiana.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
2 weeks ago in National
Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
Eastern Illinois Food Bank prepares for April Foods Day fundraiser: Community Focus with Callie Luttman (subbed by Doug Jean)
Event aims to combat rising food insecurity across central Illinois.
Teen identified after fatal shooting outside Champaign mall
Police say parking lot fight led to gunfire that killed 16-year-old Jaylen Bailey.
Illinois Fighting Illini women’s basketball earns back-to-back NCAA Tournament wins
Freshman Cearah Parchment leads Illinois past Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball as program reaches Round of 32 again.
