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UI Professor to discuss new ‘revolutionary’ telescope at Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — A University of Illinois astronomy professor will discuss one of the world’s newest and most…

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Illinois sets record, topping $700 million in production spending

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Film production expenditures in Illinois hit a record $703 million in 2025, Governor JB Pritzker…

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2026 spring trout fishing season to begin on April 4

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) —The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will begin on Saturday, April 4 across 58 ponds,…

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sport and Bob, who found each other through a group effort

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Bob Pruitt had a friend tell him he heard about Sport on WIXY 100.3, and…

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois to pay $500,000 in EEOC discrimination case

Federal agency finds workplace policies violated civil rights law during DEI-related practices.

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Champaign-Urbana housing market shows signs of leveling off after years of rapid growth

New data points to steady prices, fewer sales and a shift toward a more balanced market.

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“Catastrophic flood” forces relocation of hundreds of UI students from Snyder Hall

About 450 residents to be moved after major building system failures at Snyder Hall.

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University of Illinois police officer arrested in Champaign domestic incident

Officer identified as 38-year-old Joseph Cassidy; no charges filed as case under review.

3 weeks ago in World

World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.

3 weeks ago in World

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide

Stock markets fell sharply worldwide after another leap for oil prices hiked the pressure even higher on the global economy. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly rose above $119 per barrel Thursday morning before pulling back to $110, which is still 3.2% up from the prior day.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.

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BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.

3 weeks ago in Sports

The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks

The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults

Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.

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Comedy, music and meet-and-greet events highlight “Good for the Soul” weekend in Champaign

Neil St. Blues to host Joe Torry for two-day event featuring comedy showcase and exclusive fan meet-and-greet.

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State Farm Center set to host Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The 44th Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships, presented by Allstate, are set to kick off…

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Carle and Christie to open new endoscopy center in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Carle Health and Christie Clinic are partnering to create the Champaign Endoscopy Center to increase…

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Horizon Health to hold free foot care clinic in Paris, Illinois

PARIS, IL (Chambana Today) — Horizon Health will be holding its annual Foot Care Clinic on Thursday, March 26 at…

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Danville Fire Department to host training events in downtown Danville later this month

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department is set to host two major training events in downtown Danville…

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Driver’s ed teacher resigns amid criminal investigation in Ford County

District says employee was placed on leave before arrest tied to alleged inappropriate communications with a minor.

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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.

15 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.

21 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.

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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.

21 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.