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2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

2 weeks ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

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State’s attorney seeks adult charges for teen in Champaign mall homicide

15-year-old faces first-degree murder count after fatal shooting of 16-year-old at Market Place Mall.

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St. Patrick’s Day enforcement detail yields citations, arrest in Champaign County

Four-hour traffic operation targets impaired driving and roadway safety violations.

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Virginia Theatre announces Matt Maeson and Graham Nash concerts in Champaign

Summer shows feature alternative standout and rock legend; tickets go on sale March 27.

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Champaign-made product advances in statewide Makers Madness contest as field narrows to 16

Voting continues as Illinois manufacturers compete for coolest product title.

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The Chicks to headline Illinois State Fair grandstand

The Chicks will play the next to the last day of the fair.

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Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation opens 2026 scholarship applications

Program supports high school seniors and college students pursuing higher education across the state.

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Unit 4 school board approves search for new cabinet posts amid restructuring

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Three of 11 leadership team members have resigned as incoming superintendent Geovanny Ponce reshapes the…

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15-year-old arrested in deadly Champaign mall shooting

Police continue investigation as community grapples with weekend tragedy.

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Art Mart wine tasting to support Crisis Nursery returns April 2

Community event at Carmon’s will raise funds for 24/7 services supporting children and families in crisis.

2 weeks ago in Marketing and Advertising Expert,

Do I or don’t I use AI when marketing my business or services? That is the question!

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Artificial intelligence has become an essential tool in modern marketing. From developing ad copy to…

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

2 weeks ago in World

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Champaign Jewelers announces Estate and Vintage Sale and Antwerp diamond trip

 Local jeweler highlights rare estate pieces and custom diamond opportunities this April.

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Illinois farmers can feed Illinois

State grant program offers assistance by Rebecka Pieder and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News IllinoisMarch 20, 2026 Article Summary…

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Arrest Made in Child Sexual Assault Investigation

Urbana Township – The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has arrested seventy-five (75) year old Edward Bridges of Urbana in connection…

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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.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

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.

14 hours ago in Entertainment

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.

14 hours ago in Trending, World

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.

14 hours ago in Sports, Trending

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.