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Illinois Fighting Illini roll past VCU Rams to reach Sweet 16
Strong second half and 21-point effort from Andrej Stojakovic lifts Illinois to 76-55 NCAA Tournament win.
One juvenile deceased following Saturday’s shooting near Marketplace Mall
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — On Saturday, Champaign Police responded to a fight in the parking lot at the Market…
March 14 – March 20 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back after a week off, with a full week of…
South Broadway Avenue to be closed for portion of next week
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — South Broadway Avenue will be closed from Main Street to Elm Street in Urbana for…
Babies and Brunch returns to Prairie Fruits Farm this spring
Visitors can meet newborn goats and enjoy a farm‑to‑table experience.
New data finds distracted driving still the cause of thousands of deaths annually
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Distracted driving killed 3,275 people across the United States in 2023, only a slight decrease…
Brad Underwood eyes 300th career win against VCU in NCAA Tournament
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Chambana Today) — U of I basketball rolled to a 105-70 first-round blowout over Penn yesterday, and will…
Juveniles charged in connection with Champaign shooting investigation
One teen charged as adult with attempted murder, another faces firearm offenses in juvenile court.
Champaign City Council to consider honorary street names and infrastructure projects
March 24 meeting includes public hearing on annual action plan and multiple public works contracts.
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The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...
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CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
CBS News said Friday it will shut down its storied radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation, ending an era and blaming challenging economic times as the...
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No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT
Terrence Hill Jr. felt he just wasn't himself in the first half of Thursday night's first round NCAA Tournament game. When he returned after the break, he was...
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Saint Louis pounds Georgia 102-77 in March Madness as Dion Brown dominates at the rim with 18 points
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's longtime chief executive was the star witness at a New York antitrust trial Thursday, defending the dominant position...
