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Bedbug infestation forces temporary evacuation at Champaign homeless shelter
Strides Shelter treated by exterminators as funding crisis looms; closure possible in early 2026.
Vermilion Advantage CEO resigns amid bribery, misconduct investigation
Mike Marron steps down as Illinois State Police probe allegations involving county officials and economic development group.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals
The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027
Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.
3 weeks ago in National
Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.
3 weeks ago in Music
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer
"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."
Urbana and Champaign police spotlight domestic violence amid rising crime
Community programs, domestic violence response, and gun seizure rates underscore public safety focus this October.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Frank, the sweetest, best-behaved boy we’ve had here all week
He is currently being fostered but would make the best addition to any home.
THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly
**The Road Report was republished on Friday, October 24, 2025, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…
Altmyer named Hornung Award Player of the Week after historic performance
Illinois QB accounts for four touchdowns and leads game-winning drive in upset over USC.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.
3 weeks ago in World
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza
A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?
11 new members to join Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
This ninth Hall of Fame class includes standout athletes and one coach representing eight sports.
3 weeks ago in National
Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta
A monthslong search for the only Louisiana inmate still on the run after an audacious May jailbreak ended Wednesday when authorities say they found him hiding in a basement crawl space under an Atlanta home, bringing the last of the 10 escapees into custody.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘I’m not dying’
Dolly Parton "ain't dead yet," the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. "There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you'd know that I was okay," the 79-year-old singer said in a new two-minute video posted on Instagram.
Hope still remains high for an REO Speedwagon Farewell Tour
After four members of the Classic REO years reunited for the U of I Marching Band Half-Time Homecoming performance, Fans are still asking if the band will reuinite.
