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Cunningham Children’s Home celebrates 130 years of hope and healing

From orphanage to modern family support center, the Champaign institution marks more than a century of service to youth and families in need.

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Lost or leading the way? Illinois study finds rare birds may be pioneering new migration routes

University of Illinois researchers say climate change could turn “lost” songbirds into trailblazers for future migration patterns.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys

Jacoby Brissett had a stock answer ready for the question of whether the Arizona quarterback has done enough to be the replacement, not just the fill-in, for Kyler Murray.

2 weeks ago in World

Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III

When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham. King Charles III tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and "Becks" was transformed to Sir David Beckham.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Fashion trailblazers A$AP Rocky and Rihanna now have matching CFDA fashion icon awards

Fashion powerhouse couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have another fashion icon award to take home after Rocky was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America prize on Monday.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Japanese game maker Nintendo reports zooming sales and profit on its hit Switch 2 machine

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's net profit jumped 85% in April-September from the year before, as its sales more than doubled following the launch of its hit Switch 2 console in June, the company said Tuesday.

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Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive

Something has changed for "Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.

2 weeks ago in National

New York City voters are choosing their next mayor as Mamdani faces Cuomo in a generational battle

New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country Tuesday as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city.

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

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Funeral Consumers Alliance of Champaign County to host forum on faith traditions surrounding death

Local event will feature speakers from various faiths discussing their rituals and beliefs about death and dying.

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Sorry, NO election in Illinois Tuesday

Many calls and social media comments, but still no election Tuesday anywhere in Illinois.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture Director receives honorary American FFA degree

Jerry Costello II honored for outstanding commitment to agricultural education and the FFA at the National FFA Convention.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation's largest food aid program running.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead singer, dies at 78

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a soulful mezzo-soprano who provided backing vocals on such 1960s classics as "Suspicious Minds" and "When a Man Loves a Woman" and was a featured singer with the Grateful Dead for much of the 1970s, has died at 78.

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Illinois State Police announce results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Macon/Vermilion Counties

ISP issues 29 safety belt citations and reinforces "Click It or Ticket" message to save lives.

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DSC Tree of Hope Campaign Kick-Off & Recognition event set for November 6th

Annual campaign celebration to honor supporters and launch fundraising efforts for individuals with disabilities.

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Illinois DCFS honors adoptive parents during Adoption Awareness Month

More than 20,000 youth in care find permanent homes statewide over the past decade.

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Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

Altmyer accounts for five touchdowns in Illinois’ 35–13 win over Rutgers.

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Illinois to Host Maryland in Military Appreciation Game Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. on FS1

Fighting Illini honor service members in final stretch of regular season; limited tickets remain.

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Danville threat UPDATE: Danville Schools Closed After Anonymous Threat Prompts Police Investigation

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — An anonymous threat led to the closure of all Danville District 118 schools Monday morning,…

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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night

It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

2 days ago in Features, Trending

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."

2 days ago in National, Trending

Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.