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4 weeks ago in Sports
NBA sees highest opening-month viewership in more than decade, record social media engagement
National NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting that is the highest opening total in 15 years.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mexico’s bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Milan Cortina Olympic mountains are wintry white after 1st big snowstorm of the season
The mountains that will host the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have been hit with their first significant snowstorm of the season.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston’s 23-19 win over Bills
Buffalo's Josh Allen was harassed by Houston's defense all night Thursday and it was no different on his last play of the game. "Our d-line was getting to him and made him make that bad decision at the end and he threw the ball right to me," Houston safety Calen Bullock said.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63
Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63.
4 weeks ago in World
European leaders assure Ukraine of their support after US peace plan leaves them sidelined
The leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom spoke by phone Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, assuring him of their continued support amid the war with Russia as European officials scrambled to respond to U.S. peace proposals that apparently caught them unawares.
Residents to voice housing frustrations at Urbana town hall Saturday
Lift the Ban coalition expects large turnout as Champaign-Urbana renters speak out about rising costs, unsafe conditions.
Chicago man wins nearly $488K FastPlay Jackpot after impulse iLottery play
Winner says the prize is “life-changing” and plans to use it to help family, friends, and his community.
8 tips to avoid holiday weight gain this Thanksgiving
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Former NFL star James White named head coach at Benet Academy
Illinois assistant running backs coach to lead Lisle high school program after storied playing career.
4 weeks ago in National
Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Champaign Police encouraging drivers to slow down, buckle up for Thanksgiving travel
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois…
Parkland Trustees approve FY26 tax levy at November meeting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Parkland College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2026 property tax levy among…
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Evie and Seely, a bonded pair with the cutest, white paws and huge ears
They didn't make a single sound, were unphased by being held, and happily sat on the laps where they were placed.
Danville Police investigating death of man found near Stoney Creek
45-year-old man discovered unresponsive; no signs of foul play as authorities await autopsy results.
Gateway Family Services seeks sponsors for “Christmas in the Barn” fundraiser
Event supports trauma-focused therapy programs and the equines that help more than 120 families and veterans each week.
Carle Health, Mary Free Bed partner to expand advanced inpatient rehab in Central Illinois
First-of-its-kind collaboration brings nationally ranked rehab expertise, starting in January
Champaign Township opens applications to fill supervisor seat after Patterson resignation
Board has 60 days to appoint a successor; applicants must be Democrats, township residents, and registered voters.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Paris wax museum unveils new Diana figure in ‘revenge dress,’ decades after her death in the city
A wax museum in Paris on Thursday unveiled a new figure of the late Princess Diana depicted in a black dress that has come to be known as her " revenge dress," decades after her tragic death in the city.
