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Local businesses launch Easter basket drive for shelter pets
Community effort aims to deliver 300 baskets filled with toys and treats to animals in need.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married
Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.
Park Avenue Road Closure (between Willis Avenue and Prospect Avenue)
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – In order to perform a tree removal, crews will close Park Avenue between Willis Avenue…
Illinois Primary Election 2026 – key results
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL (Chambana Today) — Race Candidate Party Votes Percent Status Governor Darren Bailey Republican 291,099 53.65% Leading Governor…
Bailey, Harris and Stratton lead statewide primary races as Illinois votes in 2026 election
Central Illinois counties report results across local races and referendums, with several measures passing.
Illinois freshman Wagler earns AP All-American honors
Guard becomes first Illini freshman named to Associated Press All-America team.
Illinois set to face Penn in NCAA Tournament first round
No. 3 seed Illini look to advance Thursday night in Greenville, South Carolina.
I-57 lane closures begin in Effingham County for bridge project
Drivers urged to plan ahead as northbound traffic shifts for $7.2 million bridge replacement.
“Illini Get Pickled” charity pickleball tournament returns to UIUC
Campus and community teams unite March 28–29 to support Cunningham Children’s Home.
Horizon Health to host Safe Sitter class for area youth
Program in Paris will teach safety skills, child care basics, and introductory job training.
2 weeks ago in National
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather
From a surprising heatwave in California to blizzards burying parts of the Midwest and storms rolling into the East Coast, chaotic weather on Monday put more than half the nation's population in the path of extreme conditions.
Primary election guide details simplify voting for Champaign-Urbana residents
Local resource outlines key dates, voting options, and what residents need to know ahead of Illinois primary.
2 weeks ago in National
What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will "guarantee the midterms" for his Republican Party in November.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties
For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.
2 weeks ago in World
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.
Man sentenced to 70 years for June 2025 Champaign shooting
One teen, 13, sustained life-threatening injuries, while the other, 15, was shot in the hand.
