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Champaign man killed in motorcycle crash on Cunningham Avenue
According to Urbana Police, the driver of a semi-truck was making a left turn when he failed to yield to oncoming northbound traffic.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.
2 weeks ago in Sports
WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined
The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.
National biotechnology leaders visit Urbana campus to spotlight innovation hub
“This hub positions Illinois as a leader in the future of biotech innovation.”
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.
2 weeks ago in National
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.
Two Powerball tickets sold in Illinois win $1 million each in $1.787 billion jackpot drawing
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) — Two lucky Powerball players in Illinois are waking up millionaires after matching five winning numbers—just…
MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! coming to Champaign in October
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! recently announced that the finalists from Season 15 MasterChef: Dynamic Duos will…
‘Fill the boot’ event to take place before Illini football game for Champaign Firefighters Benevolent Fund
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — After recent events, the community is being asked to show love and support for Champaign…
New DEI coordinator brings inclusive intelligence to the forefront at U of I College of ACES
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The U of I’s College of ACES has introduced Cherisse Smith as its new coordinator…
U of I College of ACES welcomes in record-breaking freshman class
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The U of I’s College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) has the largest…
Parkland College announces year-round College for Kids starting this fall
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Parkland College’s Community Education department announced its annual College for Kids summer program will now…
Horizon Health to host open house at Marshall Clinic for new family medicine service
The new family medicine clinic provides comprehensive care with a focus on health and wellness.
Urbana Mayor condemns employee’s incendiary social media post
“The City of Urbana was not involved in the creation of the post and was not aware of the employee’s intent to post it."
Pet of the Week: Meet Danza, who explores like a tiny tiger
Check-out Duane Shannon and the WIXY Facebook feed every Thursday morning for the latest video.
2 weeks ago in , Savior Roofing
Fall isn’t too late: Savior Roofing’s Brett Adkisson urges homeowners to act before winter
TUSCOLA, Ill. (Chambana Today) – As cooler temperatures roll into Central Illinois and the leaves begin to fall, many homeowners…
Community leaders call for action, compassion in Youth Violence Forum
Kids today face a web of challenges—poverty, housing instability, trauma, peer pressure, and generational cycles of incarceration.
One dead, one injured in motorcycle crash involving semi-truck in Urbana
One motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
2 weeks ago in World
Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year
Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.
