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University chancellor invites campus community to virtual Q&A on strategic planning

Two online sessions in late February will focus on the institution’s future direction and priorities.

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Snow blankets Champaign County as bitter cold tightens its grip

Several inches have fallen across the area, with more snow expected before dangerously cold wind chills settle into the area.

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Danville’s First Fridays teams up with Illini Skateland for Glow in the Galaxy event

Glow in the Galaxy is part of Danville's First Friday's and takes place on Friday February 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Illini Skateland.

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Danville Fire Department to swear in new assistant chief

Christopher McMahon promoted after more than 26 years of service.

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State police cite Bloomington business in underage alcohol enforcement detail

Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh listed as noncompliant during January surveillance in McLean County.

Illini men's basketball ran over Maryland at State Farm Center last night.

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Wagler erupts for 46 as No. 11 Illinois stuns No. 4 Purdue

Freshman guard’s career night lifts Illini to 88–82 road upset in Big Ten showdown.

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Blizzard-like conditions hammer Champaign County: Snow, sub-zero temps, and dangerous travel

Heavy Snow and Wind Chill Create Hazardous Conditions Across the Region.

2 weeks ago in

UPDATE: Road has been reopened after accident shutting down Interstate 74

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — I-74 has reopened, as of noon, after a semi-truck rollover earlier today. 6:40 a.m.: With…

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January 17 – January 23 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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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These…

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Restaurant Week returning to Champaign-Urbana starting January 30

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week will be happening later this month, beginning on…

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green talks about Oregon State.

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Shauna Green to donate 100 tickets for women’s basketball team’s Play4Kay game

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois women’s basketball head coach Shauna Green has pledged to donate 100 tickets to fans…

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sidney, the sweetest Shih Tzu mix (we didn’t, but we will)

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week, we cancelled our visit with Moore’s Rescue Ranch since we didn’t want our…

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Parkland’s Student Union Commons to be renamed to Shapland Student Commons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As a result of a $1 million gift to the Parkland College Foundation, the Parkland…

2 weeks ago in Sports

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal

Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

2 weeks ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

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11 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.

11 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.

18 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.

18 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.