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Zoning board advances proposed data center moratorium in Champaign County

Prairie Rivers Network supports 12-month pause as proposal moves to county board for further review.

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Shiloh school district to host fundraiser basketball event for class of 2028 prom

Games, food and community matchups set for March 22 to support prom fundraising efforts.

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Illinois routs Penn to advance in NCAA Tournament

Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball sets program records in dominant first-round win.

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UI Professor to discuss new ‘revolutionary’ telescope at Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — A University of Illinois astronomy professor will discuss one of the world’s newest and most…

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Illinois sets record, topping $700 million in production spending

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Film production expenditures in Illinois hit a record $703 million in 2025, Governor JB Pritzker…

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2026 spring trout fishing season to begin on April 4

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) —The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will begin on Saturday, April 4 across 58 ponds,…

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PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sport and Bob, who found each other through a group effort

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Bob Pruitt had a friend tell him he heard about Sport on WIXY 100.3, and…

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Planned Parenthood of Illinois to pay $500,000 in EEOC discrimination case

Federal agency finds workplace policies violated civil rights law during DEI-related practices.

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Champaign-Urbana housing market shows signs of leveling off after years of rapid growth

New data points to steady prices, fewer sales and a shift toward a more balanced market.

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“Catastrophic flood” forces relocation of hundreds of UI students from Snyder Hall

About 450 residents to be moved after major building system failures at Snyder Hall.

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University of Illinois police officer arrested in Champaign domestic incident

Officer identified as 38-year-old Joseph Cassidy; no charges filed as case under review.

3 days ago in World

World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.

3 days ago in World

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide

Stock markets fell sharply worldwide after another leap for oil prices hiked the pressure even higher on the global economy. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly rose above $119 per barrel Thursday morning before pulling back to $110, which is still 3.2% up from the prior day.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse

Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority share of her music catalog rights from music company BMG, it announced Thursday.

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BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea's most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.

3 days ago in Sports

The Hockey Hall of Fame expects to keep the US Olympic gold medal-winning pucks

The Hockey Hall of Fame says the pucks used to score the gold medal-winning men's and women's goals at the Milan Cortina Olympics are part of its permanent collection after being donated by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults

Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show.

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Comedy, music and meet-and-greet events highlight “Good for the Soul” weekend in Champaign

Neil St. Blues to host Joe Torry for two-day event featuring comedy showcase and exclusive fan meet-and-greet.

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State Farm Center set to host Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The 44th Big Ten Women’s Gymnastics Championships, presented by Allstate, are set to kick off…

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Carle and Christie to open new endoscopy center in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Carle Health and Christie Clinic are partnering to create the Champaign Endoscopy Center to increase…

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The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites

The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there's no end to the war in sight despite...

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No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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