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2 weeks ago in National
Trump says he’ll keep extending TikTok shutdown deadline
President Donald Trump is calling national security and privacy concerns related to TikTok and its Chinese parent company "highly overrated" and said Friday he'll keep extending the deadline for the popular video-sharing platform until there's a buyer.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Lil Nas X jailed on suspicion of charging at police on LA street where he walked nearly naked
Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and briefly taken to a hospital for a suspected overdose Thursday after Los Angeles police say he charged at officers responding to a report of a naked man walking on a busy boulevard.
2 weeks ago in Sports
How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games
According to people familiar with negotiations, ESPN is nearing a deal to distribute out-of-market games while NBC/Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV are in talks for regular-season packages, the Wild Card round and the Home Run Derby.
2 weeks ago in World
Famine grips Gaza’s largest city and is likely to spread, authority on food crises says
The world's leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strip's largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
Pritzker signs law protecting journalists from retaliatory lawsuits amid rising political attacks
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton echoed Pritzker’s concerns, framing the bill as a defense against political weaponization of the courts.
Illinois launches streamlined college admissions to boost in-state enrollment
The program eliminates traditional barriers such as lengthy applications and costly fees, which can range from $30 to over $200.
Champaign and Vermilion County among 12 Illinois metro areas seeing unemployment drops
CHAMPAIGN & VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Several metro areas around the state are seeing continued trends of unemployment…
Campustown crosswalks get visibility upgrades
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign public Works Traffic and Lighting section recently upgraded several pedestrian signals at Campus…
Average Joe: College football is almost here: U of I’s most important match up may not be who you might think
As it stands, I think there are only two defensible losses on this season’s schedule for a team with that type of aspirations.
U of I College of ACES welcomes 17 new hires, 12 faculty promotions
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — This fall, the U of I’s College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) will…
The ILLIAC performance to feature pyrotechnic elements
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Spoiler alert! The Champaign Fire Department has revealed some details about The ILLIAC’s upcoming performance…
2 weeks ago in World
Hundreds of historic tall ships sail into Amsterdam for a maritime festival
Crowds packed vantage points along a major canal and took to the water themselves Wednesday to watch a flotilla of hundreds of historic ships sail into Amsterdam at the start of a five-day festival celebrating the Dutch capital's maritime history.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ciara reinforces her passion for music with ‘CiCi.’ The album is her first since 2019
Ciara will deliver a new bundle of joy on Friday, but it's not the fifth child her husband publicly flirts with her about. "It's time. Honestly, I've been working on this album for almost five years," said the R&B-pop superstar.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcome first child via adoption
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a daughter, the first child for the married couple, this summer, they announced Thursday. "We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy," the couple wrote in a social media statement.
Danville woman arrested after alleged road rage incident involving firearm near DACC
The confrontation escalated as the vehicles continued to the area of Baumgart Street and Home Street.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, aka Sincaraz, rule men’s tennis as the 2025 US Open arrives
OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 7. Seems reasonable, though.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
New Beatles ‘Anthology’ projects will be released this fall
Beatles fans will be feeling some "real love" for this: New content from the iconic band is coming this fall on screen, in music and in print.
Online auction to offer surplus properties in Vermilion County this January
The event will feature a range of available properties, including residential lots and single-family homes, accessible through a secure online platform.
Title IX investigation finds insufficient evidence against PBL teacher accused of misconduct
The investigation stemmed from allegations that Pacey inappropriately touched a female student and made inappropriate comments during her time in junior high.
Pet of the Week: Catsnap adoption event held Saturday at Champaign headquarters
If you’re ready to add a furry friend to your family, now’s the perfect time to meet some of their adorable 3-month-old kittens.
