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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.

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Driver ticketed after attempting to pass train in Champaign

No injuries reported in Monday afternoon collision near Springfield Avenue and Ginger Bend Drive.

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Protesters rally in Champaign against Trump administration despite freezing temperatures

Hundreds gather at West Side Park to oppose immigration policies, military actions and congressional inaction.

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District 3 town hall co-hosted by Hendrix, Clayborn spotlights collaboration and community concerns

City, school and county leaders joined residents for wide-ranging discussion on housing, safety, education and transparency.

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Public gathered for 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide celebration

Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons delivered keynote as community leaders were honored at Krannert Center.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.

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Mahomet Polar Plunge returns in 2026 to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

Organizers hope to build on a long tradition as the state’s longest-running Polar Plunge raises funds for Region I programs.

Illinois residents celebrate the state's 250th anniversary all year.

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Illinoisans invited to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday through service

Volunteers can log hours with Serve Illinois and receive a commemorative certificate throughout 2026.

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Retail scholarship challenge launched by Illinois Retail Merchants Association

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) today announced the launch of a new scholarship which…

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No. 13 Illinois wins seventh straight with 77–67 victory over Minnesota

Illini extend Big Ten surge behind balanced scoring, rebounding edge at State Farm Center.

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Deputy, K-9 involved in crash on East University Avenue in Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A Champaign County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy was involved in a traffic crash Friday night…

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Champaign-Urbana and Decatur see unemployment rates rise through 2025 as part of statewide increase

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that total…

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January 10 – January 16 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from just one day…

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Little League and T-Mobile launching grant to help make youth sports affordable

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — With the cost of youth sports rising over the years, families in Champaign-Urbana might find…

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SHOOTING UPDATE: Alleged suspect in custody after early morning shooting in Urbana

Champaign man died after early-morning shooting on Ellis Drive; investigation remains ongoing.

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Family of George Shapland makes million dollar gift to U of I Athletics

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The family of George Shapland, a former U of I basketball player and influential local…

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SHOOTING UPDATE: 52-year-old man fatally shot in Urbana early Friday morning

Police investigating shooting on Ellis Drive; public asked for tips.

Xavier Scott returns to the Illini in the 2026 season.

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Xavier Scott announces return to Illinois Football for 2026 season

The All-Big Ten defensive back looks ahead to a comeback after an injury-shortened 2025 campaign.

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Vandalia native wins $3 million on scratch-off lottery ticket

VANDALIA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A trip to the gas station while visiting her hometown led to a multi-million dollar…

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15 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

16 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee

Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.

23 hours ago in Olympics, Sports

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

23 hours ago in National, Trending

‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

2 days ago in National

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.