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Illinois State Police honors public safety protectors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois State Police (ISP) director Brendan F. Kelly gathered on Friday with ISP staff and…
November 29 – December 5 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with another full week of data from…
Annual Santa 5K coming to St. Joe next Saturday for 8th installment
ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The eighth annual Santa 5K is coming to St. Joseph next Saturday, promising another…
Champaign PetSmart to host adoption event on Saturday as part of nationwide pet adoption event
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With help from Vermilion County Animal Shelter, the PetSmart in Champaign will be holding an…
Chambana Today’s Weekly On-Campus Crime Log for November 28 – December 4
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — While Chambana Today has been covering local crime stories since its earliest days as a…
Graduate by Hilton Hotel finally moving forward in downtown Champaign
Seven-story, 144-room project expected to boost tourism, business travel, and downtown spending by 2027.
Allerton to hold Holiday Opening Weekend to kick off holiday season
MONTICELLO, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Allerton Park & Retreat Center is hosting its Holiday Opening Weekend, holding a variety of…
Chambana Today Events Lookout: Holiday events to keep you busy this weekend
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — There’s always something to do in the area, and with the holiday season in full…
Champaign County recipient of SBA Opens Low-Interest Disaster Loans
More than 20 counties — including Champaign, Macon, Vermilion and Coles — now eligible for federal economic injury assistance.
Health experts warn: Even brief cold exposure can trigger dangerous winter injuries
OSF OnCall provider outlines risks of frostbite, hypothermia and how to prevent cold-weather emergencies.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
3 weeks ago in Sports
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Families to receive free laptops in Champaign as AT&T and Compudopt fight digital divide
The Salvation Army Champaign Center to host major distribution event aimed at expanding technology access.
3 weeks ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
3 weeks ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
Survey reveals what Illinoisans really want — and don’t want — this holiday season
Scratch-offs emerge as a surprise favorite while fruit cakes and “practical” gifts top the state’s do-not-gift list.
3 weeks ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
Top-15 clash: Illinois heads to Nashville for showdown with Tennessee
Illini look to build momentum as veteran core and rising freshmen face Volunteers in marquee nonconference battle.
