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Three U of I football players to participate in NFL Combine this week

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Three former Illinois Fighting Illini football players will participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine,…

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Portion of Kirby and Prospect to be closed to repair traffic signal

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, February 25, it was announced that one lane on Kirby Avenue would be…

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Champaign Fire Department extinguishes fire in single-story residence on Wednesday

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Just before noon on Wednesday, February 26, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a residential…

3 weeks ago in , Champaign Jewelers

Champaign Jewelers announces design brunch and spring wedding band weekend

Upcoming events offer custom jewelry redesigns and expanded bridal selections.

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Central Illinois ticket wins $3 million in Mega Millions drawing

Springfield store sells big winner as jackpot climbs to $458 million.

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Budzinski announces $250,000 for Prairie and Weaver Park renovations

Federal funding to support upgrades at Urbana Park District facilities.

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Coalition unveils ‘Home for Good’ legislation aimed at reducing homelessness among returning citizens

Proposal seeks to improve public safety, cut recidivism and save taxpayer dollars through housing and support services.

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Danville man arrested after morning stabbing

Police say suspect taken into custody without incident; victim transported to hospital.

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Illinois guard Gretchen Dolan to miss remainder of season with knee injury

Redshirt sophomore underwent surgery Monday after torn meniscus.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

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Danville’s Got Talent: Battle of the Best is back!

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — Nine Performers, four head-to-head battle rounds, where four performers will advance to the Solo rounds.…

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

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HUD Secretary Scott Turner to visit Champaign County for national housing announcement

Press conference set for February 27 focusing on public housing self-sufficiency initiatives.

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Urbana woman arrested in string of apartment burglaries

Police say 27-year-old linked to at least five incidents at West University Avenue complex.

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ACES celebrates 150 years of the Morrow Plots

Nation’s oldest continuously operating agricultural research field reaches milestone at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Champaign Police host Coffee with a Cop on March 11

Community invited to meet officers and share concerns at The Caffeine Rx.

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Paula Drive to close at Mattis Avenue beginning February 27

Garden Hills Phase 3 project brings long-term intersection and lane closures.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

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UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…

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