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Illinois basketball dominates in exhibition, handily beats Illinois State 92-65

Freshman David Mirkovic shines with a double-double as the No. 17 Fighting Illini overpower the Redbirds.

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Flannel, food and fall fun: Flannel Fest returns to Champaign: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Lumberjack shows, live music, hot pepper eating and pumpkin smashing pack West Side Park on October 25.

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Thousands join ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana to protest Trump administration

Demonstrators call for action against authoritarianism and federal crackdowns; local organizations and U of I students lead the charge.

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Gunfire erupts in Campustown: One hospitalized, suspect at large

Police say the victim and suspect are not affiliated with U of I; Investigation ongoing after early morning shooting.

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“Courage on the Block” to celebrate domestic violence survivors in Urbana

Free community event October 18 to feature music, food, and support for survivors.

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“No Kings” protest returns to Urbana in nationwide push against Trump administration

Thousands expected to gather at Champaign County Courthouse to rally for healthcare, education, and democracy.

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Cockroaches, moldy food lead to restaurant closures in Champaign County

All three businesses must pass follow-up inspections before resuming normal operations. 

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Piatt County Animal Shelter breaks ground on new facility

New Monticello building promises better conditions for animals, more space for volunteers, and launches $40,000 community fundraising effort.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

4 weeks ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Chu Chu talked throughout his visit to the studio

This tiny, six-month-old calico had the cutest meow and melted against Duane Shannon's neck when picked up.

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From classroom to crime scenes: Local author Jodi Casstevens‑Short releases debut mystery novel

Retired teacher channels lifelong storytelling passion into Murdered by the Books, the first in a cozy mystery series set in small-town Illinois.

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SNAP cuts drive surge in food bank demand across central Illinois

Local pantries report record-breaking need as stricter requirements leave more families without assistance.

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Danville’s First Friday’s PotterFest offers wizardly fun

The spells will continue the next day on Nov. 8th from noon to 5 p.m. with a day of witchy vendor fun at Temple Plaza.

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City of Danville taking applications for home repairs for low income households

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Danville is currently taking applications for the home repair and accessibility program…

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Bringing Indie Film to Savoy: Nat Dykeman builds a festival from the ground up

Chambana Film Society turns Sunday screenings into a thriving hub for new voices in independent cinema.

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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night

It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

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Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."

1 day ago in National, Trending

Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.