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Urbana launches first focus group on Alternative Public Safety Model
Community invited to learn about city’s new approach to emergency response at Nov. 6 session led by national policing experts.
Champaign Police Department launches second annual “Protect & Feed” food drive to support Eastern Illinois Foodbank
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Police Department (CPD) is once again partnering with the Eastern Illinois Foodbank for…
Fire department urges residents to “Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms” this weekend
Officials remind families to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and review escape plans.
Tomislav Ivisic named to Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list
Illini junior recognized among top small forwards in Division I basketball as a candidate for prestigious honor.
Jeff Cumberland to serve as honorary captain for Illinois vs. Rutgers
Former Illini standout and NFL veteran returns to Memorial Stadium to lead the team as honorary captain for Saturday’s 11 a.m. kickoff.
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NFL fines the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 over the inaccurate injury report involving Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens have been fined $100,000 by the NFL for incorrectly listing star quarterback Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice on Oct. 24.
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Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV. Here’s what customers should know
Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC.
Urbana Police host donation drive-thru to support survivors of domestic violence
“Fill the Box” event on November 7 benefits Courage Connection with essential items and community support.
Champaign’s Parade of Lights celebrates 25 years with expanded festivities and sponsorship drive
Local businesses invited to support downstate Illinois’ largest holiday event, set for November 29.
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Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?
Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air. Dictionary.com's word of the year isn't even really a word. It's the viral term "6-7" that kids and teenagers can't stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can't make any sense of.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters
Many people across the U.S. are preparing to give out shelf-stable foods to trick-or-treaters this year to help fill the void left by looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said.
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Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site
For nearly 40 years, a tiny town in Vermont has attracted hoards of "Beetlejuice" fans eager to visit where the whimsical horror movie's most famous scenes were filmed.
As clocks fall back, seasonal depression rises: What you need to know about SAD
Experts warn of increased symptoms as daylight saving time ends and sunlight wanes.
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Munich set to host Champions League final in 2028. Wembley and Camp Nou compete for 2029 final
Bayern Munich's stadium is set to host another Champions League final in 2028, and staging the 2029 final is a contest between Wembley Stadium in London and Barcelona's renovated Camp Nou.
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Lamar Jackson torches Miami with 4 TD passes in return from injury and Ravens rout Dolphins 28-6
Lamar Jackson returned for the Baltimore Ravens, and so did the chants of "M-V-P!" — on the road. Jackson threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, showing little rust in his return from a right hamstring strain, and the Ravens routed the Miami Dolphins 28-6.
4 days ago in National
Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the shutdown, an idea opposed by Republicans
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government after a monthlong shutdown, breaking with majority Republicans who have long opposed such a move.
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FBI Director Patel says multiple people were arrested in Michigan in a Halloween weekend attack plot
Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday morning in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.
Illinois lottery player hits $850K jackpot on Halloween
Online Lucky Day Lotto® ticket delivers sweet surprise with winning numbers drawn October 29.
PET OF THE WEEK: We love Danza, the softest grey-and-black tabby
Moore's Rescue Ranch works tirelessly to find - and adopt out - cats so they know what it's like to have their own person.


















