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Air Force veteran and senior head coach analyst Ben Miller to serve as U of I’s honorary captain
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Fighting Illini football team’s senior head coach analyst and Air Force veteran Ben…
3 hours ago in National
College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say
Laney College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U", has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested.
Thousands of Illinois Lottery Pick 4 players win big
CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — Thousands of Illinois residents won a share of around $2.4 million in prizes yesterday in the…
Danville Police arrest armed man after early-morning standoff on East Main Street
Emergency Response Unit enters home after negotiations fail; handgun recovered.
Route 45 reopens after morning crash near Pesotum
Two-vehicle collision briefly shuts down both lanes; at least one person hospitalized.
Urbana High School to host 52nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Free meal on Nov. 27 welcomes residents for an evening of fellowship and tradition.
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch to represent Illinois on Good Morning America
Rantoul attraction featured in GMA’s “America the Beautiful: 50 States in 50 Weeks” series on Nov. 21.
10 hours ago in Sports
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game
Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.
10 hours ago in World
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sienna, the calmest, quietest, sweet three-year-old
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week, Duane was back and Shea, a foster from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, brought Sienna…
11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."
11 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
1 day ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."
1 day ago in Sports
Texans’ C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start
Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans.
1 day ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
How to master Black Friday shopping in Champaign-Urbana
From Market Place Mall to local boutiques, savvy strategies can help residents score big deals without breaking the bank.
Details for 2025 Danville Night of Lights Parade & Carriage Rides
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Downtown Danville will hold its Night of Lights Parade, one of the city’s biggest holiday…
Red Cross urges home heating safety as temperatures drop
Organization offers fire prevention tips after assisting five Illinois residents displaced by home fires.