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Champaign and Urbana Park Districts to hold ‘March for Peace’ on April 4

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Champaign and Urbana and Park Districts will come together with the Urbana Rotary Club…

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Grainger College of Engineering to host distinguished alumni panel in Urbana

Annual event will feature leaders across industries sharing insights on success and innovation.

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Severe storms and sharp temperature drop expected soon across central Illinois

Warm, windy conditions give way to thunderstorms, heavy rain and overnight lows in the 30s.

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Skylar, the softest, sweetest girl

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Donna, from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, brought Skylar to us this morning – and she didn’t…

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Fifth annual champaign prom giveaway returns to support local students

Volunteer-driven event offers free formalwear while seeking community donations.

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

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March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

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Champaign VA clinic to open at Carle Health Mattis Avenue facility

new location will expand primary care services for veterans across the champaign-urbana area.

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Illinois woman wins $800,000 in lucky day lotto using her children’s birthdays

‘Jenny’ celebrates surprise jackpot, plans to fund children’s education and a family vacation.

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Illini Media Group hosts April Foods Day to support Eastern Illinois Foodbank

Fundraising event aims to provide meals for families facing food insecurity across 18 counties.

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Parkland Board approves transfer agreement with UIS to boost student pathways

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Parkland College’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a transfer agreement with the University…

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C-U Comedy to host live show from Illini Union

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — C-U Comedy will be hosting a live stand-up show from the Courtyard Cafe inside the…

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Illinois State Police releases results of March enforcement patrols

PESOTUM, IL (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Illinois State Police announced the results of its three enforcement patrols that…

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Habitat for Humanity opens applications for solar-powered home in Rantoul

RANTOUL, IL (Chambana Today) — Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is accepting homebuyer applications from April 14 through April…

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Champaign police report DUI arrest, multiple citations in March traffic campaign

Enforcement effort focused on impaired driving and roadway safety across the city.

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Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings

As federal support wavers, Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles with their agenda.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

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llinois faces Houston in Sweet Sixteen showdown

Fighting Illini look to advance to Elite Eight behind strong tournament run.

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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.