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1 week ago in Entertainment
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.
1 week ago in Sports
The Mets, Red Sox and Phillies aren’t out — but they’re very much down
Right now, FanGraphs still gives the Red Sox a 34% chance of making the playoffs, and the Phillies and Mets each a 33% chance. That means there's a decent shot one of those three teams will turn it around and reach the postseason. But so far this season has been dire for each of them.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl
Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.
1 week ago in National
Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
1 week ago in Sports
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
Houston has already won a game to stave off elimination. And now, Phoenix and Denver will look to do the same. Otherwise, the first round might soon be winding down.
Champaign, Piatt County students head outdoors with IDNR biodiversity grants
Faith and Reason Learning Community in Urbana and DeLand-Weldon CUSD 57 receive funding for field trips to The Nature Institute and 4-H Memorial Camp
1 week ago in Entertainment
Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and ‘Toy Story’ light up the cinemas
The movies always feel bigger in the summer. The budgets. The ambition. The names. The stakes. This summer, Hollywood has many of the regulars on the lineup: "Spider-Man," "Minions," "Star Wars" and "Toy Story." But the most eagerly anticipated is not a superhero, toy, or franchise: It's a 3,000-year-old epic poem.
1 week ago in National
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.
East-central Illinois faces elevated tornado risk today
Strong tornadoes possible after 5 p.m.; morning storms could shape afternoon threat. Residents urged to stay alert.
University of Illinois plays key role in new state film sustainability initiative
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is playing a supporting role in a first-of-its-kind statewide effort…
Urbana and University police partner to expand overnight coverage
City council backs data-sharing agreement and funding to improve late-night response.
Stojakovic enters NBA Draft, keeps Illinois return in play
All-Region guard tests professional waters after Final Four run, leaving door open to rejoin Illini.
Parkland College music ensembles to perform four Spring concerts in May
Parkland College's Concert Band, Orchestra, and Guitar Ensemble will perform four spring concerts in May, including a patriotic program and two guitar ensemble shows.
U of I Sophomore Freddie Turnell named Big Ten Golfer of the Week
Illinois sophomore Freddie Turnell earned Big Ten Golfer of the Week honors after winning the Hoosier Collegiate, finishing as the only player in the field to shoot multiple rounds under par.
Illinois State Police graduates 20 new troopers from Cadet Class 152
Twenty new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 152 after completing a 27-week traditional academy and will begin patrol duties Sunday.
Macon and Piatt County 4-H members honored at statewide awards ceremony
Five 4-H members from Macon and Piatt counties were recognized at a statewide ceremony in Champaign, earning awards in leadership, community service, animal sciences, and project learning.
Report of possible ICE presence in Champaign-Urbana circulates online
Former congressional candidate cites “reliable sources,” while officials have not confirmed activity.
Road closures planned near University Avenue Monday for billboard work
Fifth Street and the southbound lane of Wright Street near University Avenue will close Monday for billboard work, reopening Tuesday, April 28.
