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Chambana Today’s Weekly On-Campus Crime Log for February 19 – February 25

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — After a week away, Chambana Today’s on-campus crime log is back. Whether you’re a parent…

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Champaign City Council to consider street projects, zoning change and equipment purchase

Mattis Avenue improvements, rezoning request and public works contracts on March 3 agenda.

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The Siefert Team honored at Keller Williams TREC 2025 banquet

Local real estate group recognized for performance and dedication to clients.

3 weeks ago in National

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

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Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

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NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

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US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

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30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

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Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."

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Illinois reparations commission releases landmark report on harms to Black residents

First comprehensive, evidence-based study traces historic injustices and outlines path toward reparative action.

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green talks about Oregon State.

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Illini stay hot from deep but fall late at No. 9 Iowa

Illinois drains final nine 3-point attempts, but Hawkeyes close on 24-14 run to win 82-78.

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United States and Illinois flags to fly at half-staff until March 7 to honor Jesse Jackson

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Department of Central Management Services has received a notice from Illinois governor JB Pritzker…

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Champaign Police providing steering wheel locks to Kia and Hyundai owners to combat theft

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Earlier this week, the Champaign Police Department shared that it has free steering wheel locks…

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U of I wrestling announces Jeremy Hunter as newest head coach

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, U of I athletic director Josh Whitman removed the “acting” tag from Jeremy…

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Decatur man arrested after investigators find 336 child sexual abuse files on phone

DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) — A 45-year-old Decatur man was arrested after investigators said they discovered 336 files depicting child…

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Red Cross offering free A1C testing for blood donors in March

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to help the national blood supply recover…

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Illinois treasurer Michael Frerichs announced $200,000 in charitable trust grants

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs unveiled nearly $200,000 in charitable trust grants to…

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University of Illinois’ Labor and Employment Relations, State Labor Department highlight pay equity progress

Analysis of employer data shows narrower gender and racial wage gaps among large firms.

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Champaign County primary ballot overview — Vote on March 17

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign County voters cast ballots on March 17 in the Illinois primary election, selecting…

3 weeks ago in National

Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.

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Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

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Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.

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Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet

Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.

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Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)