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Illinois isn’t totally flat: A hiker’s guide to exploring Illinois trails

ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) — Illinois may be known for flat farmland, but the state offers surprising scenery, forests, bluffs and miles…

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Urbana city council to consider traffic changes and Ward 4 appointment Monday

Agenda includes new stop signs, parking restrictions, a motor fuel tax road project and the appointment of a new council member.

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Champaign city council to hold special meeting March 10 with settlement resolution on agenda

Meeting time changed to 5:30 p.m.; public invited to participate.

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Expert: Seasonal Affective Disorder is a problem in the Spring, too

The "Spring Forward" time change can also hit your mental health, said Barbara Wheatley.

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Farmer City’s The Mischievous Monkeys to hold open house later this month

FARMER CITY, IL (Chambana Today) — A Farmer City business with a unique mascot will celebrate its fifth anniversary later…

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February 28 – March 6 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back after a week off, with a six days of…

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Illini rally late but fall to #9 Iowa in Big Ten Quarterfinals

Brown-Hagger scores season-high 22 as Illinois cuts 22-point deficit to six before tournament run ends

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Chambana Today’s Weekly On-Campus Crime Log for February 26 – March 4

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Chambana Today’s On-Campus Crime Log is back this week. Whether you’re a parent trying to…

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Online Illinois Lottery player wins nearly $1.7 million

CHICAGO (Chambana Today) — A lucky Illinois Lottery player won nearly $1.7 million through the FastPlay Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game.…

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Sidewalk construction to reduce southbound Prospect avenue traffic to one lane next week

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Construction on a sidewalk will shut down a southbound lane of Prospect Avenue for most…

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

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After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

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Red Cross urges Illinois residents to test smoke alarms when clocks spring forward Sunday

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Daylights saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, and the American Red Cross is urging…

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Illinois taxpayers can donate to health causes directly on their state tax return

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) — As Illinoisans prepare their 2025 state tax returns, the Illinois Department of Public Health is…

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Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – In order to complete construction at Gies Memorial Stadium, Piros Signs will close one westbound…

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Chambana Today makes it easier to follow in Google News

Readers can now add the site as a preferred source to see stories first.

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Two juveniles arrested after armed reports near Champaign school

Police say no injuries or gunfire evidence found during brief “secure hold” at Garden Hills Academy.

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Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)

CHAMPAIGN – In order to facilitate construction at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield…

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Urbana Police report use-of-force data highlights racial disparities amid community context

Chief Larry D. Boone emphasizes transparency and ongoing efforts to reduce unnecessary police encounters.

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Danville High School remained open after bomb threat investigation

Police and University of Illinois K-9 bomb unit searched school and found no credible threat.

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Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

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Fighting Illini advance to Elite Eight, tie program records with third top five win

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

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