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Campus crowds fill Illini Union for MatPat’s live media tour stop
More than 850 University of Illinois students attended an evening with YouTube creator MatPat, featuring a live interview, behind-the-scenes discussion.
Kaufman Lake Updates: No body was pulled from car
Randy Smith from the City of Champaign confirmed that after vehicle was removed officials searched it as well as portions of the lake.
Active Scene at Kaufman Lake
Vehicle found at Kaufman Lake. Police are still investigating the crime scene in Champaign.
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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Illinois tornado reports soar, leading the nation in early 2026
State records 119 tornadoes from January to April, far above historical averages.
Domestic-related shooting in Urbana leads to two arrests
Suspect fires gun at ex-girlfriend’s vehicle; police quickly apprehend both occupants of fleeing car.
CANDID CONVERSATION: Danville mother speaks out after son survives Williams Street shooting
Tanya Lynn Fields describes the physical and emotional challenges her family faces after her son and a friend were shot, calling for awareness and action.
Champaign man accused in fatal Columbia Avenue shooting denied pretrial release
Charles Haynes appeared in Champaign County court Tuesday for a detention hearing.
BACH choir to perform four works inspired by Psalm 42
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) will present a choral concert exploring themes of despair…
Cunningham Children’s Home launches dining area renovation campaign
$70,000 project aims to refresh kitchens and dining spaces for residential youth, with donations now matched.
Former Illini standout Tom Michael returns as Illinois deputy athletics director
Michael brings 12 years of experience as EIU athletic director back to Champaign.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
2 weeks ago in World
Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak
The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."
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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.
Parkland College to host first Health Professions and ASCTE commencements as keynote speakers
Dr. James Leonard and Stevie Jay Khachaturian to address graduates at May 14 ceremonies.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
