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Award Recipients Announced for 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for…

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Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program to collect on January 12

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set for Monday,…

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Carle Health updates visitor guidelines and masking recommendations to curb illness spread

Temporary measures introduced as respiratory illness activity rises across central and southeastern Illinois.

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Danville Police issues urgent public safety alert for two men attempting motor vehicle theft

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, the Danville Police Department issued an urgent public safety alert on two individuals…

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Virginia Theatre to hold screenings of Citizen Kane

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The historic Virginia Theatre in Champaign is hosting a screening of a historic movie later…

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Donna Purcell, the ‘cat whisperer’ at Moore’s Rescue Ranch, gives new hope to cats in need

Rescue volunteer forms deep bonds with cats while ensuring they find loving homes.

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OSF dietitian gives key steps to keeping healthy New Year’s resolutions

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As the new year begins, many people resolve to save money, eat healthier, exercise more…

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New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom

Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.

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USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Chambana Today) — The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase of the Farmer Bridge…

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Sanitary sewer repair to close portion of Park Avenue for one week

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A sanitary sewer repair will result in one block of the road being closed in…

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How to watch the New Year’s Eve celebrations this year

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — If you’ve already got your party planned out with food, drinks, and decorations, the only…

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Fire extinguished in Danville on Tuesday; Investigation for cause ongoing

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 610 West Seminary Street…

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Illinois Secretary of State warns residents about phishing scam

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capital City Now) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias advises Illinoisans to be vigilant for fraudulent text messages…

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Tatman’s Towing continues 45-year tradition of free New Year’s Eve rides for intoxicated drivers

Service offers free safe rides home in Champaign-Urbana and Savoy to prevent impaired driving accidents.

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Mayor Williams reflects on key accomplishments as Urbana closes out 2025

First-year mayor highlights financial stability, public safety improvements, and economic development milestones.

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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths

Black women were more than twice as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition.

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Family displaced after house fire in DeWitt County; public donations requested

Blaze spreads quickly due to high winds; no injuries reported—GoFundMe set up to assist family.

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Olano’s last-second kick lifts Illinois past Tennessee in Music City Bowl thriller

Illini cap historic season with 30-28 win as Luke Altmyer shines in final collegiate game.

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Campus Creations program at CAV helps students gain hands-on skills for the future

Students gain practical experience by learning how to plan, create, package, price, and sell their items.

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Dry January challenge encourages health reset for the new year

A month of sobriety offers physical and mental benefits, with tips to help participants succeed.

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Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.

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Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time

Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it's being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning "one final time" for the Feb. 1 show, for which he will also serve as an executive producer.

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Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail driver.

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‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes

Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" took top honors at Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet" pulled off an upset over "Sinners" to win best film, drama.

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer ‘Primate’ second

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry.