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4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

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Champaign Park District to host first-ever Lucky Dog 5k

Runners and their pups invited to take part in March 14 race at Heritage Park.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

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BACH choir to offer listeners “Winter Comfort” on March 8

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — An afternoon of calm and renewal is promised at “Winter Comfort,” the next concert by…

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Champaign-Urbana Public Health District emphasizes harm reduction to save lives: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Syringes, Narcan distribution and community support aim to reduce risk among people who use drugs.

Illini men's basketball ran over Maryland at State Farm Center last night.

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Illini dominate Indiana behind Mirkovic’s 25 points

No. 8 Illinois uses rebounding edge and balanced scoring to roll past Hoosiers 71-51 at State Farm Center.

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U of I study shares that relationship confidence is key to better mental health

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign finds that relationship education programs can…

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February 7 – February 13 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with a full week of data present…

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Chick-fil-A plans to build new restaurant in Danville at old Red Lobster location

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Representatives for the Chick- Fil-A franchise have made formal plans to build a new restaurant,…

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Illini alert issued early this morning for an armed subject in Urbana

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — An Illini Alert was issued  at 2:38 a.m. early Sunday morning, indicating that there was…

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19 hours ago in National, Trending

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.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

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.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

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.

19 hours ago in Sports, Trending

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)