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CUPHD Justice Coalition hosts free film screening and community event

“Justice in Focus” to feature PBS documentary, live performances, and local vendors on October 11.

2 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."

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Champaign-Urbana gears up for Active Aging Week October 6–12

Week-long celebration promotes healthy, engaged lifestyles for adults 50+ with free events across the community.

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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ALERT: Vermilion County

VERMILION COUNTY, IL (Chambana Today) — Troop 7 is currently working a minor personal injury crash involving a tractor trailer…

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Parkhill family donates $1 million to transform breast cancer care in Urbana

Gift honors Katie Parkhill’s legacy, advancing technology and patient support at Mills Breast Cancer Institute.

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AVERAGE JOE: A clean slate, brand new season for Illini football after impressive bounce back win

This team has the inner strength and pride to charge through what feels like a brand-new season with unlimited possibilities. 

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

2 days ago in Sports

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

2 days ago in Sports

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.

2 days ago in National

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

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Champaign Fire Department launches Fire Prevention Week focused on lithium-ion battery safety

Mayor Feinen to kick off week-long campaign with proclamation, open house, and safety fair on October 5.

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Danville man arrested in connection with September 25 shooting

Willie J. Danner, 31, charged with aggravated battery with a firearm following early morning incident.

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Danville man arrested after hit-and-run injures 14-year-old pedestrian

Teen hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; suspect identified through traffic camera footage.

3 days ago in Sports

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons.

3 days ago in National

Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.

3 days ago in World

1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man.

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Bioeconomy U: How the University of Illinois is leading the next Industrial Revolution

From lab to land, Illinois is pioneering innovations in biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and bio-based manufacturing.

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Urbana Police hosting donation drive for Courage Connection

Community members are encouraged to drop off donations at the Urbana Police Department as part of the “Fill the Box for Courage Connection” campaign.

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

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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

Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, are suing her ex-boyfriend Ray J for saying they are under federal investigation and on the verge of being indicted.

9 hours ago in National, Trending

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.

9 hours ago in National, Trending

Delta jets have a ‘low-speed collision’ on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1

Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing in what the airline described as a "low-speed collision."

9 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Funyuns and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages.