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Crashes and emergency repairs caused traffic disruptions on I-57 and I-72

Northbound lanes of Interstate 57 were diverted near Exit 240 while emergency repairs closed a lane on Interstate 72 in Macon County.

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Teen girls arrested after Danville street altercation leaves woman stabbed

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed during a street altercation Thursday afternoon in Danville,…

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Crimestoppers seeking help from community in retail theft in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign County Crimestoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. On March…

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Champaign County Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted: February Edition

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — With the month of February behind us, Chambana Today’s Crimestoppers’ most wanted list is back,…

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Champaign County zoning meeting on data center moratorium postponed

Zoning Board of Appeals expected to reschedule discussion on proposed pause for new facilities.

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Illinois State Police Conduct Record Number of Gun Compliance Checks in 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Illinois State Police conducted more than 1,000 firearm enforcement details statewide in 2025, bringing…

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PET OF THE WEEK: Back on the road to The Kitty Crib with Nicole

Moore's Rescue Ranch feeds, waters, scoops, and distributes medication for animals 365 days a year.

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Danville First Fridays to host 2026 Danville Olympics

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Danville First Fridays will open their Games of Danville, celebrating the 2026 Olympics on Friday…

5 days ago in Sports

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.

5 days ago in World

Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war

With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.

5 days ago in National

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.

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Champaign police to step up impaired driving enforcement ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

High-visibility campaign will run March 13–23 as officers focus on keeping roads safe.

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New aesthetics office to open in downtown Danville

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — A new aesthetics office will open in Downtown Danville on April 1st. Breeze Aesthetics, PLLC…

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Epilepsy Education Conference returning to Champaign this weekend

Second annual event aims to connect families and raise awareness about a condition affecting 1 in 26 people.

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Window work to shut down southbound lane of State Street starting Thursday

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — In order to complete window work at 222 North State Street in Champaign, Bacon and…

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Illinois Lottery player wins $536 million Mega Millions jackpot

CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — An Illinois Lottery player won the Mega Millions jackpot in last night’s drawing, raking in a…

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Regional Planning Commission announces 2026 scholarship for post-secondary education goals

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission opened its application window for the Community…

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Champaign City Council approves settlement to demolish abandoned apartment complex

Agreement clears the way for demolition of 29 buildings at former Champaign Park Apartments site.

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U of I’s Keaton Wagler named a second-team All-American

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — U of I men’s basketball freshman guard Keaton Wagler has been named a second-team All-American…

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The RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit Comes to Rantoul Airport

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Village of Rantoul announced that the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit featuring the Tuskegee Airmen…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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)