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Urbana School District to hold reunification drill at sixth grade center
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — The Urbana School District will conduct a reunification drill Tuesday, April 7, at the Urbana…
3 hours ago in Trending, World
Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record
With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.
3 hours ago in Sports
Mets to retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 in ceremony before he enters team’s hall of fame on Sept. 19
The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and he will enter the team's hall of fame before their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay could soon be freed
A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days after a judge granted him $ 1 million bond on Monday.
Danville police arrest suspect after vehicle pursuit, recover suspected narcotics
Officers say drugs and cash found after driver fled traffic stop through city streets.
Illinois steps up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month
State warns of dangers of texting, social media and other distractions behind the wheel.
Champaign Police Department to host employee awards ceremony
Members of the Champaign City Council expected to attend April 9 event recognizing department personnel.
Remaking democracy event to celebrate 35 years of community-driven social change
Book launch, art exhibit and performances highlight decades of work rooted in Champaign-Urbana.
Bailey outlines campaign vision, cites affordability, safety, and education as top priorities
Former state lawmaker says gubernatorial bid is “a calling,” emphasizes bipartisan cooperation and voter engagement.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.
9 hours ago in Religion, World
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.
Longtime downtown Champaign fair trade store begins new chapter as “Village Roots”
Nonprofit retailer rebrands after decades as Ten Thousand Villages, continues mission of supporting global artisans.
10 hours ago in Trending, World
Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.
10 hours ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
10 hours ago in Sports
Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.
10 hours ago in Sports, Trending
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
10 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.
Experts warn child trafficking happens closer to home than many realize: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
Champaign County advocates urge awareness, vigilance during Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Creator Camp bridges perception gap, showcasing local career opportunities to Vermilion County students
In partnership with Monyok Leadership and Vermilion Advantage, Creator Camp empowers high school juniors and seniors to explore local career paths.