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Funeral Consumers Alliance of Champaign County to host forum on faith traditions surrounding death
Local event will feature speakers from various faiths discussing their rituals and beliefs about death and dying.
Sorry, NO election in Illinois Tuesday
Many calls and social media comments, but still no election Tuesday anywhere in Illinois.
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director receives honorary American FFA degree
Jerry Costello II honored for outstanding commitment to agricultural education and the FFA at the National FFA Convention.
15 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP for November, after two judges issued rulings requiring the government to keep the nation's largest food aid program running.
15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead singer, dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a soulful mezzo-soprano who provided backing vocals on such 1960s classics as "Suspicious Minds" and "When a Man Loves a Woman" and was a featured singer with the Grateful Dead for much of the 1970s, has died at 78.
Illinois State Police announce results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Macon/Vermilion Counties
ISP issues 29 safety belt citations and reinforces "Click It or Ticket" message to save lives.
DSC Tree of Hope Campaign Kick-Off & Recognition event set for November 6th
Annual campaign celebration to honor supporters and launch fundraising efforts for individuals with disabilities.
Illinois DCFS honors adoptive parents during Adoption Awareness Month
More than 20,000 youth in care find permanent homes statewide over the past decade.
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Altmyer accounts for five touchdowns in Illinois’ 35–13 win over Rutgers.
Illinois to Host Maryland in Military Appreciation Game Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. on FS1
Fighting Illini honor service members in final stretch of regular season; limited tickets remain.
Danville threat UPDATE: Danville Schools Closed After Anonymous Threat Prompts Police Investigation
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — An anonymous threat led to the closure of all Danville District 118 schools Monday morning,…
Unit 4 school district hosts community forums for superintendent search
Champaign residents invited to share input on search process at multiple forums throughout the city.
Danville’s What’s Brewing with Mayor Williams this Wednesday rescheduled for awards ceremony
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — This Wednesday’s “What’s Brewing with Mayor Williams” on November 5th is being rescheduled for November…
Illinois opens 121st season of Men’s Basketball with high hopes against Jackson State
Illini enter season ranked No. 17 in AP Poll, aiming for another successful campaign under Brad Underwood.
21 hours ago in World
Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, global hunger authority says
Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster.
Gun violence prevention action committee releases 2025 Gun Safety Report Card ahead of 2026 elections
Report grades Illinois lawmakers on key gun safety reforms and tracks support for common sense laws to reduce gun violence.
21 hours ago in National
NYC mayoral candidates make final push ahead of Election Day
New York City's mayoral candidates are making a final push Monday to get voters to the polls, as the race to lead America's biggest city nears its finale.
Southern Illinois player strikes it rich with $1 million Holiday Gold scratch-off win
Fairview Heights resident wins top prize on $20 ticket purchased at local Sav-On Liquor & Wine.
22 hours ago in Sports, Trending
After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?
The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers' thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA's status as the sport's best team and drew more attention to baseball's payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations.
22 hours ago in Sports
NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams
The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week.
