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4 weeks ago in National
A federal judge blocked Trump’s National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren’t leaving just yet
A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to end the deployment of National Guard troops to the nation's capital. But the ruling is unlikely to be the final word by the courts, the president or local leaders in the contentious duel over the federal district.
Parkland College Kaler Science Lecture to Feature Space Weather
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The upcoming Kaler Science Lecture at Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium will feature a discussion on space…
Pritzker announces $10 million boost for Illinois small businesses
47 projects to receive state grants aimed at strengthening operations, supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs, and revitalizing local economies
Holiday Market returns with Festival of Trees for a day of shopping and kick-off to the holidays
Illini Media Group, Junior League of Champaign-Urbana to host annual holiday celebration Nov. 22.
9 months after federal bribery conviction, former Speaker Madigan disbarred
Longtime Illinois Democratic power broker now in a West Virginia prison.
Bi-state crops conference set for Dec. 12, bringing Illinois and Indiana experts together
Farmers invited to Covington event featuring cutting-edge research from Purdue Extension and University of Illinois Extension.
4 weeks ago in , Dr David Fletcher, Safeworks
Veterans face complex disability system — local doctor helps connect the dots
Champaign occupational medicine specialist explains why “nexus letters” are often the key to securing VA benefits.
H.O.Y.C.E. Center opens registration for annual holiday gift drive
Champaign County families can sign up through Dec. 2 as organization aims to serve 600 local children.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NBA sees highest opening-month viewership in more than decade, record social media engagement
National NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting that is the highest opening total in 15 years.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mexico’s bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Milan Cortina Olympic mountains are wintry white after 1st big snowstorm of the season
The mountains that will host the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have been hit with their first significant snowstorm of the season.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston’s 23-19 win over Bills
Buffalo's Josh Allen was harassed by Houston's defense all night Thursday and it was no different on his last play of the game. "Our d-line was getting to him and made him make that bad decision at the end and he threw the ball right to me," Houston safety Calen Bullock said.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63
Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63.
4 weeks ago in World
European leaders assure Ukraine of their support after US peace plan leaves them sidelined
The leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom spoke by phone Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, assuring him of their continued support amid the war with Russia as European officials scrambled to respond to U.S. peace proposals that apparently caught them unawares.
Residents to voice housing frustrations at Urbana town hall Saturday
Lift the Ban coalition expects large turnout as Champaign-Urbana renters speak out about rising costs, unsafe conditions.
Chicago man wins nearly $488K FastPlay Jackpot after impulse iLottery play
Winner says the prize is “life-changing” and plans to use it to help family, friends, and his community.
8 tips to avoid holiday weight gain this Thanksgiving
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A popular, familiar holiday song insists the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is…
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Former NFL star James White named head coach at Benet Academy
Illinois assistant running backs coach to lead Lisle high school program after storied playing career.
