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Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals

Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2 days ago in World

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.

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Parkland College holds two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center

Parkland College held two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center, including the college's first-ever dedicated Health Professions Commencement and Pinning ceremony.

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Brad Underwood agrees to contract extension that could keep him at U of I through 2036

Brad Underwood has agreed to a contract amendment that could extend his tenure at Illinois through 2036, pending Board of Trustees approval, following the program's first Final Four appearance since 2005.

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Illinois State Police release video of Decatur crossbow incident that led to officer-involved shooting

Illinois State Police have released video of an April incident in which Decatur officers shot a man who pointed a crossbow at them. The suspect faces multiple felony charges.

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House passes year-round E15 fuel bill with Budzinski as Democratic lead

The House passed legislation allowing year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales nationwide, with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski serving as a Democratic lead on the bipartisan bill.

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Illinois State Police plan June traffic enforcement patrols across central Illinois

Campaigns in Champaign, Macon, and Vermilion counties will target seat belt use, impaired driving and distracted driving.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?

Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Amy and Beth, sisters, are a sweet, curious bonded pair

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — We love visits from Donna from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, who brought bonded sisters to the…

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Horizon Health to host cancer survivor celebration in Paris

"Super Survivor” luncheon on June 5 welcomes local survivors and their families for lunch, prizes, and community support.

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Arrest made in investigation into 2025 shooting incident

Brown was arrested in Champaign on May 14 during the execution of a search warrant connected to the investigation.

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Garden Hills neighborhood sees major boost with $50 million infrastructure and park project

Drainage improvements, new street design, and hedge park trail promise safer streets and enhanced quality of life for residents.

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Goodbye Hardees, hello Asian fusion: Wok to Bowl to open new Champaign location

Asian fusion franchise expands to 1806 W. Bradley ave, promising new flavors for the community.

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Parkland trustees approve new peace officer and FY27 contracts

College board appoints Derek Fletcher to public safety, approves major purchases, contracts, and grants.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

3 days ago in Sports

Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons

The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories.

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Sholem Aquatic Center opens May 23 for summer fun

Champaign’s premier pool offers slides, lap lanes, swim lessons, and family-friendly activities through Labor Day.

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Champaign police ramp up seat belt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day

Drivers and passengers urged to buckle up as police step up traffic safety efforts.

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The Beat on Market Street returns this summer with four themed block parties in downtown Champaign

The Beat on Market Street is returning this summer with four themed block parties on the second Saturday of June, July, August, and September in downtown Champaign.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.

2 days ago in Entertainment

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, News

Virginia Theatre to screen Young Frankenstein in honor of Mel Brooks’s 100th birthday

The Virginia Theatre will screen Mel Brooks's 1974 classic Young Frankenstein on June 28 as part of the News-Gazette Film Series, celebrating the comedy legend's 100th birthday.