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Champaign County deputies make multiple DUI arrests during active weekend

Nine impaired-driving arrests, drugs and firearm seized in series of traffic stops across the county.

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Safer Internet Day is February 10

Stay informed, as scams and online threats continue to evolve.

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Fighting Illini women earn ranked road win at No. 25 Washington

Cearah Parchment and Berry Wallace power Illinois to 75–66 victory in Seattle.

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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.

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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.

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No. 9 Illinois extends streak with top-five road win at Nebraska

Illini erase halftime deficit, ride Keaton Wagler’s 28 points to 78–69 victory over No. 5 Huskers.

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Notre Dame expected to hire Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry

Henry would leave Champaign after two seasons to become a co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach in South Bend.

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A Case for competencies: Monyok Leadership says leadership doesn’t necessarily rise on talent alone.

Competencies bring shape to something that often feels subjective.

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Snow by the numbers: Champaign sees record start to winter

Public works crews plow nearly 30,000 miles as snow totals top two feet.

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Mental wellness workshop to use music and art in Urbana

Family Service of Champaign County to host half-day event focused on creative coping tools.

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A case for competencies

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Take a look around your organization. The people who will lead it five or ten…

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Champaign-Urbana marks Black History Month with full calendar of arts, education and community events

Libraries, schools, museums and performance venues host music, film, lectures and hands-on activities throughout February.

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Chambana Today corrects casting call times after error, apologizes to readers and organizers

Incorrect Facebook post listed wrong start time for Compass Casting open call, causing confusion for attendees.

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January 24 – January 30 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from two days in…

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Urbana seeks applicants for 2026 poet laureate program

City opens monthlong application window for sixth cycle celebrating local poetry and community engagement.

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Champaign deputy fire chief selected for national executive leadership program

Josh Jessup chosen for prestigious IAFC Fire Service Executive Development Institute.

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What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

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Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

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NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

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US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

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30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.