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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

3 weeks ago in National

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

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U of I billionaire alum Larry Gies to serve as honorary captain for football team

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — U of I alumnus Lary Gies, who made a $100 million donation to Illinois Athletics…

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Parkland to host free career exploration workshop for electrical, HVAC, industrial careers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Parkland College is set to host a free career exploration workshop featuring its Electrical Power;…

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Champaign County Fire Chief’s Association issues safety advisory for dry weather

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Friday, the Champaign County Fire Chief’s Association issued an advisory amid a long…

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Danville area visitors bureau names new Executive Director

Tourism continues to be a powerful economic engine for Vermilion County, with visitor spending reaching $43 million in 2023

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City of Champaign launches City Center Team to provide assistance and services in city hubs

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Champaign has announced that its new City Center Team is now out…

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Champaign man killed in motorcycle crash on Cunningham Avenue

According to Urbana Police, the driver of a semi-truck was making a left turn when he failed to yield to oncoming northbound traffic.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.

3 weeks ago in Sports

WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.

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National biotechnology leaders visit Urbana campus to spotlight innovation hub

“This hub positions Illinois as a leader in the future of biotech innovation.”

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

3 weeks ago in National

The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating

The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.

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Two Powerball tickets sold in Illinois win $1 million each in $1.787 billion jackpot drawing

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) — Two lucky Powerball players in Illinois are waking up millionaires after matching five winning numbers—just…

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MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! coming to Champaign in October

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! recently announced that the finalists from Season 15 MasterChef: Dynamic Duos will…

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‘Fill the boot’ event to take place before Illini football game for Champaign Firefighters Benevolent Fund

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — After recent events, the community is being asked to show love and support for Champaign…

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New DEI coordinator brings inclusive intelligence to the forefront at U of I College of ACES

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The U of I’s College of ACES has introduced Cherisse Smith as its new coordinator…

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U of I College of ACES welcomes in record-breaking freshman class

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The U of I’s College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) has the largest…

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Parkland College announces year-round College for Kids starting this fall

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Parkland College’s Community Education department announced its annual College for Kids summer program will now…

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Horizon Health to host open house at Marshall Clinic for new family medicine service

The new family medicine clinic provides comprehensive care with a focus on health and wellness.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison

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Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.

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Beloved ‘Reading Rainbow’ returns after nearly 20 years with new host Mychal Threets

After nearly 20 years, the beloved, long-running children's series "Reading Rainbow" is back, this time on the KidZuko YouTube channel.

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims

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Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.