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Decatur man arrested after investigators find 336 child sexual abuse files on phone

DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) — A 45-year-old Decatur man was arrested after investigators said they discovered 336 files depicting child…

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Red Cross offering free A1C testing for blood donors in March

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to help the national blood supply recover…

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Illinois treasurer Michael Frerichs announced $200,000 in charitable trust grants

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs unveiled nearly $200,000 in charitable trust grants to…

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University of Illinois’ Labor and Employment Relations, State Labor Department highlight pay equity progress

Analysis of employer data shows narrower gender and racial wage gaps among large firms.

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Champaign County primary ballot overview — Vote on March 17

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign County voters cast ballots on March 17 in the Illinois primary election, selecting…

4 weeks ago in National

Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.

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Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

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FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month highlighted by candid teen panel discussion

Courage Connection partnered with Champaign County Community Coalition to promote prevention and healthy relationships.

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Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

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

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

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

Illinois (27-8) dominates Houston in Sweet 16, setting up big-ten showdown with Iowa.

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

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

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March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.