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3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
PET OF THE WEEK: Chu Chu talked throughout his visit to the studio
This tiny, six-month-old calico had the cutest meow and melted against Duane Shannon's neck when picked up.
From classroom to crime scenes: Local author Jodi Casstevens‑Short releases debut mystery novel
Retired teacher channels lifelong storytelling passion into Murdered by the Books, the first in a cozy mystery series set in small-town Illinois.
SNAP cuts drive surge in food bank demand across central Illinois
Local pantries report record-breaking need as stricter requirements leave more families without assistance.
Danville’s First Friday’s PotterFest offers wizardly fun
The spells will continue the next day on Nov. 8th from noon to 5 p.m. with a day of witchy vendor fun at Temple Plaza.
City of Danville taking applications for home repairs for low income households
DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Danville is currently taking applications for the home repair and accessibility program…
Bringing Indie Film to Savoy: Nat Dykeman builds a festival from the ground up
Chambana Film Society turns Sunday screenings into a thriving hub for new voices in independent cinema.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
3 weeks ago in National
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
Norfolk Southern grant boosts emergency response tech in Champaign County
$13,478 awarded to support new laptops for Emergency Operations Center and mobile command post.
Budzinski slams Trump admin for cancelling $23M in UI research grants
U.S. Rep. visits University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute after DOE terminates climate, clean water projects seen as political retaliation.
UPDATE – ROAD IS NOW OPEN: At least one dead in head-on crash on U.S. 136 in Champaign County
Illinois State Police investigating early morning collision; highway closed for several hours.
3 weeks ago in National
Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress
The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE: A guide to November safety crackdown in Central Illinois
DUI enforcement, distracted driving patrols, seat belt checks, and nighttime operations ramp up in Macon, Vermilion, Champaign, and Coles counties.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.
3 weeks ago in Sports
NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks
The NFL is more wide open than it's been in years. There are no dominant teams this season, no unbeatens through six weeks. Only the Buccaneers and Colts have five wins.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.
