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U of I basketball star Keaton Wagler declares for NBA Draft

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, the program's most decorated freshman ever, announced Saturday he is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft.

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April 4 – April 10 Crimestoppers Booking Report

This week's booking report has data present for six out of seven days in the week.

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Fire breaks out in condemned Champaign apartment building Saturday morning

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Firefighters responded to a blaze at a condemned three-story apartment building in the 300 block…

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U of I Extension offering food safety training for volunteers across Central Illinois

DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) —  With an estimated one in six people experiencing a foodborne illness each year, the University…

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Test anxiety is real. Here’s how to cope, according to an OSF expert

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — Nerves before a big exam are common, but for some students, the stress goes beyond…

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Budzinski visits Decatur, warns of federal funding cuts to key programs

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski visited a Decatur community center, warning proposed federal cuts would eliminate funding for LIHEAP, Head Start, and other key programs.

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Illinois State Police graduates eight new troopers from Cadet Class 153

Eight new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 153 and will begin patrol duties across the state Sunday.

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Illinois Department of Revenue warns of postal changes that could affect tax deadline

Illinois tax officials warn residents mailing returns to send them early, citing postal changes that could affect the April 15 deadline.

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U of I women’s basketball picks up key transfer in LSU’s Divine Bourrage

Illinois women's basketball has landed a top-ranked sophomore transfer in Divine Bourrage, a former five-star recruit who spent her freshman season at LSU.

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Leadership workshop aims to empower first-time managers

One-day “Leadership Out Loud” event focuses on communication, accountability and confidence.

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Illinois awards $325,000 in public art grants to mark nation’s 250th anniversary

“These projects show how art can energize local economies and deepen our sense of place across Illinois."

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Student-led sports business conference brings industry leaders to campus

University of Illinois event highlights careers in athletics, media and analytics through panels and networking.

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Community to gather for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in Champaign

Sinai Temple hosts evening of reflection, featuring Holocaust scholar Dr. Amy Simon.

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Festival of Quilts returns to Urbana with shopping, sweets, and handmade art

22nd annual event offers in-person and online quilt sales, along with gifts and baked goods.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

4 weeks ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

4 weeks ago in Sports

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

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Champaign Police honor officers, staff for Lifesaving Acts and Service Excellence

Annual recognitions highlight heroism, leadership, and dedication across the department.

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Wagler makes history as first Freshman Consensus All-American at Illinois

Illini guard earns second-team honors, caps record-breaking debut season with national awards and program milestone.

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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

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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.

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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…

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Former Illini standout Tom Michael returns as Illinois deputy athletics director

Michael brings 12 years of experience as EIU athletic director back to Champaign.

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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.

1 day 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.