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Man stabbed near Walmart in Champaign; victim hospitalized

Authorities investigating Friday morning attack.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.

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City of Danville seeks public input on future growth through the Danville Comprehensive 2050 Plan

The long-range plan will guide growth, development, and public investment over the next 20 years.

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Six wheelchair-friendly trails to explore around Champaign-Urbana

From a Dark Sky Park in Rankin to a sculpture garden in Urbana, the Champaign-Urbana area has several wheelchair-friendly trails worth exploring year-round.

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Illinois Athletics announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026, headlined by Dosunmu, Poulter, and Griffith

The University of Illinois has announced its Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, an eight-member group headlined by Ayo Dosunmu, Jordyn Poulter, and Howard Griffith.

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Fire damages single-family home on Garwood Street Thursday morning

hampaign firefighters responded to a house fire in the 70 block of Garwood Street Thursday morning, quickly containing the blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

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Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College announces Summer 2026 show schedule

The Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College has announced its summer 2026 lineup, featuring shows on space history, the solar system, and more, with matinees on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Construction to begin on south Mattis Avenue for major $8.5 million upgrade

Full road closure set through December 4, as Champaign enhances corridor.

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Champaign County Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted: April Edition

With the month of April behind us, Chambana Today's Crimestoppers' most wanted list is back, providing a list of the month's wanted suspects.

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Arrest made in April 28 shooting incident in Champaign

Teenager arrested for aggravated battery following shooting that left one injured.

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Champaign County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in counterfeit currency case

Authorities request information on two individuals connected to incident at Savoy Schnucks.

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PET OF THE WEEK: We welcomed Cassie to the studio – she needs her own human!

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Donna, from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, brought Cassie to the WIXY studios this morning – and…

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

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Illinois celebrates Foster Parent Appreciation Month: A state leading the nation in kinship care

Illinois continues to provide strong support for vulnerable children.

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The Beat on Market Street returns this summer with four themed block parties in downtown Champaign

The Beat on Market Street is returning this summer with four themed block parties on the second Saturday of June, July, August, and September in downtown Champaign.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.

2 days ago in Entertainment

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, News

Virginia Theatre to screen Young Frankenstein in honor of Mel Brooks’s 100th birthday

The Virginia Theatre will screen Mel Brooks's 1974 classic Young Frankenstein on June 28 as part of the News-Gazette Film Series, celebrating the comedy legend's 100th birthday.