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Enchanted museum ballet brings artworks to life on stage

Champaign Park District dancers transform iconic pieces into movement at Virginia Theatre.

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Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball advances to Final Four with win over Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball

Keaton Wagler scores 25 as Illinois reaches first Final Four since 2005.

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March 21 – March 27 Crimestoppers Booking Report

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

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RACES marks 25th anniversary of sexual assault awareness month with local events

Urbana-based organization focuses on prevention, partnerships and community action throughout April.

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Portion of Second Street to be closed for construction

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign Public Works shared on Friday that Sub 4 Construction will close a portion of…

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OPINION: Campustown liquor restrictions raise safety and fairness concerns for small business owner

Local store owner disagrees with City of Champaign temporary liquor policies.

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Portion of Fox Drive to be closed temporarily for concrete patch pavement

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — A&A Concrete, as part of the 2026 Concrete Patching Project, will patch pavement on portions…

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Everything Mahomet business showcase expands to highlight entire community

Free event Saturday at Mahomet Seymour High School features vendors, civic groups, and family activities.

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Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game

Mayor Feinen issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.

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Community leaders urge vigilance as families navigate children’s online safety

Experts outline key steps parents can take to reduce risks tied to early device and social media use.

2 weeks ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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I-74 eastbound reopens after multi-vehicle crash near milepost 179

Lanes reopened at 8:05 a.m. after earlier closures and detours diverted traffic through prairie view road and u.s. route 150.

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Fighting Illini advance to Elite Eight, tie program records with third top five win

Illinois (27-8) dominates Houston in Sweet 16, setting up big-ten showdown with Iowa.

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“Anastasia” to close 2025-26 Parkland College theatre season

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Performances of “Anastasia” will close the 2025-26 Parkland College season at the Harold and Jean…

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#TeenTakeover trend sparks safety fears after fatal shooting at Market Place Mall

Social media–fueled teen gatherings raise alarm in Champaign as rumors of a large meetup at Centennial Park prompted increased police presence.

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Danville Fire Department to hold open house next Wednesday for prospective firefighters

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department will host a firefighter recruitment open house next week, opening its…

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Illinois State Police arrests Momence man following child sexual abuse materials investigation

MOMENCE, IL (Chambana Today) — Illinois State Police (ISP)’s Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Special Agents arrested Timothy M.…

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Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

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Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days after a judge granted him $ 1 million bond on Monday.

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It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.

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Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

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UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.