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2 weeks ago in National
Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to ‘Today’ show, first since her mother went missing
Savannah Guthrie made an off-camera appearance Thursday at NBC's "Today" show studios to thank colleagues for their support since her mother Nancy went missing from her Arizona home a month ago.
2 weeks ago in National
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration's immigration crackdown and disaster response.
Procession honors fallen tow truck driver Ross Booker
Tatman’s Towing leads annual memorial route to remember worker killed in Champaign crash.
Mahomet-Seymour to celebrate state wrestling finish with mini parade
Community invited to cheer on Bulldogs after third-place state finish.
New weather dashboard tracks Illinois snow and ice response
IDOT launches online tool showing winter road maintenance stats and safety data.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Fritz, the curious, playful, middle-aged boy
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Donna, our friend from the Kitty Crib on North Market Street in Champaign, brought Fritz…
Cool summer job available for fishing enthusiasts
Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking instructors for 2026 urban fishing clinics.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status
The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.
2 weeks ago in National
What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.
2 weeks ago in World
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.
Berry Wallace earns First Team All-Big Ten nod, three Illini earn All-Conference honors
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Following a fourth regular season under head coach Shauna Green, three members of the Illinois…
Pritzker to State Dept.: Federal plan for Middle East evacuations needed
CHICAGO, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Governor JB Pritzker wants U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others to outline…
East Washington Street in Urbana to close eastbound lane closure for construction
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — The eastbound lane of East Washington Street in Urbana will be closed between South Vine…
Illinois announces 2026 coaching staff updates
Fighting Illini set to begin spring practices March 23.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster
Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.
RACES receives national advocacy award to expand child sexual abuse prevention training
Urbana nonprofit will train 100 adults in east central Illinois through evidence-based program.
Champaign Police investigating shooting on Mattis that resulted in Parkland lockdown
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Mattis Avenue at 11:26 a.m. on…
