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2 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
2 weeks ago in Sports
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
Families to receive free laptops in Champaign as AT&T and Compudopt fight digital divide
The Salvation Army Champaign Center to host major distribution event aimed at expanding technology access.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
2 weeks ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
Survey reveals what Illinoisans really want — and don’t want — this holiday season
Scratch-offs emerge as a surprise favorite while fruit cakes and “practical” gifts top the state’s do-not-gift list.
2 weeks ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
Top-15 clash: Illinois heads to Nashville for showdown with Tennessee
Illini look to build momentum as veteran core and rising freshmen face Volunteers in marquee nonconference battle.
Trees & Lights returning to Downtown Urbana this weekend
URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Urbana and the Urbana Arts & Culture Program announced the kickoff of…
Holiday Tree Collection Program allows for Champaign residents to easily recycle Christmas trees
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday,…
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
2 weeks ago in World
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
Local agencies promote youth suicide warning signs as crisis rates rise
Families are urged to act quickly when young people show signs of emotional distress.
Champaign County Sheriff releases results of Thanksgiving holiday increased enforcement
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (Chambana Today) — This week, Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman released the results of the increased enforcement…
Champaign County reminds community of “Be SMART” campaign to promote safe gun storage
Local leaders urge families to secure firearms as child gun deaths rise nationwide.
New Illinois laws bring major changes for workers, consumers, and businesses in 2026
From AI in hiring to healthcare coverage, new laws impact workers, consumers, and businesses.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet lap-cat Syke with the huge, green eyes and a soft purr and meow
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week’s Pet of the Week is Skye, a beautiful, gray tabby with the biggest…
2 weeks ago in National
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.
