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Illini set for challenging 2025–26 Big Ten run: League schedule now official

Illinois to open conference play Dec. 9 at Ohio State; new Big Ten rivals on tap.

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Pritzker to MSNBC: Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is ‘dangerous’

"Everybody should be saying that ABC should reverse their decision," said Pritzker.

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Monthly cash payments show limited impact on couple relationships, U of I study finds.

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A new study from the U of I found that giving monthly cash payments to…

2 weeks ago in Sports

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.

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Chambana Film Society returns with Cinesonic Music Festival and weekly screenings

The Cinesonic Music Film Festival features five screenings dedicated to exploring the relationship between film and music.

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American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit

The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.

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Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.

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Cows in the classroom: Mobile Dairy Classroom and Calf Adoption Program Coming to Champaign County

At the heart of the program is Louise, a beautiful Jersey cow, who will be the star of 24 live milking demonstrations across the county.

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Central and Centennial High Schools named among best high schools in Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, Champaign Unit 4 School District announced that both Central High School and Centennial…

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Tommy, a grey tabby who checked out every corner of the WIXY studio

He has several siblings and is so playful that you should take two of them.

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Carle Health flu clinics to return for 2025 flu season

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With flu season right around the corner, Carle Health is hosting several community influenza (flu)…

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Urbana teen arrested for alleged school shooting threat

Police say 17-year-old made verbal threat off school grounds; no weapons found, no immediate danger to students.

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Urbana High School Homecoming Parade to cause temporary road closures Friday

Brief street closures expected between 3:30 and 4 PM on September 19 along parade route.

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Parkland trustees approve FY26 budget, campus upgrades amid $2M deficit

Board greenlights major structural improvements, appoints new peace officer, and honors faculty and staff excellence.

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Champaign to host Black Mental Health and Wellness Conference at Parkland College

City officials, community leaders to gather Sept. 20 for full-day event on mental health equity and support.

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Champaign man sentenced to 60 years for execution-style murder in 2023 shooting

William Wesley convicted in killing of Marcus Catchings Jr.; motive linked to stolen cannabis and vehicle.

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IDOT to cover traffic lights at Century and Sangamon in Rantoul starting September 22

RANTOUL, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that traffic lights at the intersection of…

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Student season tickets sell out in just 18 minutes

Illinois students snap up men’s basketball season tickets in record time for fifth straight year.

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Champaign County Sheriff’s Office investigating St. Joseph Middle School teacher for displaying explicit images

ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Wednesday that it is investigating an incident…

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Illinois State Police announces results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Macon, Vermilion Counties

PESOTUM, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announced the results of their Occupant…

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Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover

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