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6 days ago in Entertainment
Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up
Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.
6 days ago in National
Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer, has died, her daughter and the Cuban government said.
THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly
**The Road Report was republished on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…
7 days ago in Sports
Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch knows the Tigers' 4-2 win over Cleveland Thursday night counts as only one game in the standings. However, the victory gave the Tigers plenty of momentum going into the final series of the regular season.
7 days ago in Sports
AL East race between Yankees and Blue Jays comes down to final weekend of season
All even atop the AL East with three games to go. That means the division title will be determined this weekend by how the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees handle a pair of also-rans.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen
Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years
Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."
7 days ago in National
Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military's top officers — hundreds of generals and admirals — to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people familiar with the matter.
7 days ago in World
Humberto becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic as Gabrielle moves away from the Azores
Hurricane Humberto formed in the Atlantic Ocean but is not currently threatening land as the former Hurricane Gabrielle moved away from the Azores on Friday, forecasters said.
7 days ago in National
Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
President Donald Trump's unprecedented retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies reached new heights as his Justice Department brought criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expanded his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as "domestic terrorist organizations."
Cravings shut down after repeated health violations
Urbana’s Hotel Royer also flagged with yellow placard following latest inspections.
No Champaign City Council meeting on September 30
Next scheduled session set for Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m.
Twilight returns to the big screen at Virginia Theatre
Special screenings paired with community blood drive and free ticket offer for donors.
UPDATE: ROAD IS OPEN – Section of State Street closed indefinitely for water main repairs
Stretch between Northridge Court and Colony Grove to remain shut overnight and until further notice.
Danville police investigating early morning shooting
33-year-old man injured in Harvey Street incident; no arrests made as investigation continues.
Tuscola HVAC company giving away free water heater to local veteran
All-Pro Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing accepting nominations through November 4 for deserving veterans in need.
1 week ago in Sports
Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.
Pet of the Week: A glimpse into sweet Auggie, Duane Shannon’s recent adoptee
They fell in love at first sight.
IDPH issues fall vaccine guidance, expands access to COVID-19 shots across Illinois
State adopts science-based recommendations amid federal confusion; COVID-19 standing order aims to streamline vaccinations at pharmacies, clinics.
