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CRASH UPDATE: Road has been updated on I-57 northbound just north of Exit 192

Northbound traffic being diverted; drivers urged to use alternate routes.

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood talks about the improvements within the team.

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Illinois earns No. 4 seed in 2026 Big Ten Tournament

Fighting Illini open quarterfinal play Friday at United Center.

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Police seek suspects in TJ Maxx theft in Champaign

Two women accused of stealing nearly $550 in Nike and Jordan kids’ clothing.

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Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2

Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.

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‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84

"Country" Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-To-Die Rag" was a four-lettered rebuke to the Vietnam War that became an anthem for protesters and a highlight of the Woodstock music festival, died Sunday. He was 84.

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Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

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Local doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame

Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.

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Early childhood mental health starts at birth, according to Birth to Five Illinois leaders: Community Focus With Callie Luttman

Regional managers say stronger support systems, training, and community awareness can help young children and families thrive.

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Illinois isn’t totally flat: A hiker’s guide to exploring Illinois trails

ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) — Illinois may be known for flat farmland, but the state offers surprising scenery, forests, bluffs and miles…

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Urbana city council to consider traffic changes and Ward 4 appointment Monday

Agenda includes new stop signs, parking restrictions, a motor fuel tax road project and the appointment of a new council member.

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Champaign city council to hold special meeting March 10 with settlement resolution on agenda

Meeting time changed to 5:30 p.m.; public invited to participate.

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Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem in the Spring, too

The "Spring Forward" time change can also hit your mental health, said Barbara Wheatley.

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Farmer City’s The Mischievous Monkeys to hold open house later this month

FARMER CITY, IL (Chambana Today) — A Farmer City business with a unique mascot will celebrate its fifth anniversary later…

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February 28 – March 6 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back after a week off, with a six days of…

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Illini rally late but fall to #9 Iowa in Big Ten Quarterfinals

Brown-Hagger scores season-high 22 as Illinois cuts 22-point deficit to six before tournament run ends

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Chambana Today’s Weekly On-Campus Crime Log for February 26 – March 4

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Chambana Today’s On-Campus Crime Log is back this week. Whether you’re a parent trying to…

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Online Illinois Lottery player wins nearly $1.7 million

CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — A lucky Illinois Lottery player won nearly $1.7 million through the FastPlay Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game.…

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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.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

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)