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2 weeks ago in Entertainment

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension

President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump’s former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, resigned Monday as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, leaving the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.

2 weeks ago in World

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held

A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month and released over the weekend were hosted at a government-organized ceremony on Monday, many of them looking lost but relieved.

2 weeks ago in World

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring more than 20 people and triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) in Pacific coast communities, officials said.

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Cearah Parchment named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Cearah Parchment, a standout rookie for the Fighting Illini, was named Big Ten Freshman of…

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Danville police arrest murder suspect after foot pursuit

Jontell J. Robinson wanted for fatal shooting at Scooters Bar, captured in tree line after fleeing officers

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Message from the Champaign County Sheriff’s office: Drive sober or get pulled over this season

“If you plan to drink or use impairing substances, plan ahead for a sober ride home and always wear your seat belt."

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Innovators In Action invites community to participate in Adapt-A-Thon event

A day of modifying toys to increase accessibility for children with disabilities

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Bement School District implemented remote learning Monday due to heating issues

Boiler malfunction forces early dismissal and school closure, as technicians work to resolve safety concerns.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you

Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and ouch — extremely more painful than getting them put on, according to professionals in the industry.

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Dick Van Dyke honored with 100th birthday celebration at Fischer Theatre Fest

DANVILLE, Il. — (Chambana Today) In a celebration fitting for a larger-than-life worldly figure, the Fischer Theatre threw a grand party…

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens

Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions. "Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable," he said after Sunday's vote announcement. "Thoughts are so far clouded."

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globe nominations

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favorite's momentum and handing Warner Bros. a victory amid Netflix's acquisition deal.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out

Most of that second-guessing came from Notre Dame, which was passed over in favor of Alabama and Miami for two of the bracket's bubble spots.

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Local roofing expert urges homeowners to schedule Fall roof inspections before winter hits

Savior Roofing owner warns that small issues now could turn into costly repairs once snow and ice arrive.

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Monyok Leadership shares five HR headaches you can finally stop carrying into 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Anyone who works in HR knows the job asks you to hold a lot. You…

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CUPHD Food Inspection Report: December 1 – December 7

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department conducts routine inspections on restaurants and kitchens across the city,…

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C-UPHD highlights HIV prevention advances, local support programs during AIDS Awareness Month: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

From PrEP access to the Ryan White Program, health officials urge education, testing, and stigma reduction.

3 weeks ago in

Illinois accepts bid to 2025 Music City Bowl, will face Tennessee in historic first meeting

Bielema seeks back-to-back postseason wins.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means

From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their ‘perfect angel girl’

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.