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Roto-Rooter of Champaign donates $4,700 to Eastern Illinois Foodbank

Percentage of November job revenues supports food assistance efforts for local families.

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Illinois dominates Missouri 91-48 in Braggin’ Rights game

Keaton Wagler scores 22 points, leading the Illini to their largest victory in series history.

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Three arrested after gun recovered near Champaign Culver’s

Authorities charge two men and one woman with unlawful possession of a loaded firearm.

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Krannert’s Spring 2026 brings a stellar lineup of live performances to remember

From timeless operas to cutting-edge urban circus acts, the season will showcase world-class talent and creativity.

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You can’t get that on an Illinois license plate

Watch the video here of Giannoulias showing you what's been banned.

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Track Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve – only two days left!

The NORAD Santa Tracker returns December 23, sponsored by Gibson Area Hospital.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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.

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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.

3 weeks ago in World

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’

Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.

3 weeks ago in National

Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting

A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.

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Red Cross urges extra caution to prevent home fires during the holiday season

Cooking, decorating, and heating equipment lead to a significant rise in home fires this time of year.

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State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks

Past recipients say the program promotes collaboration and growth opportunities.

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Keep warm this winter with state energy assistance resources

Here’s where Illinois residents can find heating help and support from key agencies.

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Illinois dreams grow as Powerball jackpot reaches $1.6 billion

No jackpot winner Saturday, but Illinois players claim six-figure prizes as holiday drawing nears.

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Community volunteers needed to support students through I Read, I Count Program: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Local literacy initiative asks for volunteers to apply before January 30.

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New Illinois laws take effect in 2026, covering AI, gun safety and missing persons

More than 250 measures approved by lawmakers will become law Jan. 1.

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Champaign-Urbana weather: Warming up next week with showers likely

Residents should prepare for gusty winds and fluctuating temperatures.

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Fighting Illini sports schedule December 21 – December 27

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — It can be hard to keep track of what day it is, and even harder…

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CRASH UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after wrong-way crash near campus

Police continue search for driver who fled scene after early-morning collision in Urbana.

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Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.

17 hours ago in Entertainment

Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time

Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it's being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning "one final time" for the Feb. 1 show, for which he will also serve as an executive producer.

17 hours ago in Entertainment

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail driver.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes

Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" took top honors at Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet" pulled off an upset over "Sinners" to win best film, drama.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer ‘Primate’ second

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry.