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Illinois Department of Transportation to hold two-day conference

SPRINGFIELD (Chambana Today) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is holding the Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward conference on April 1…

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Select Chambana Today’s Weekly On-Campus Crime Log for March 5 – March 11

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Chambana Today’s On-Campus Crime Log is back this week. Whether you’re a parent trying to…

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

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Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

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Dylan Blaha will host election day party in Champaign awaiting congressional results

Army veteran and Democratic challenger will greet supporters at local business after polls close.

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Southwest Airlines to discontinue service at Chicago’s O’hare

Airline cites operational challenges and will focus on expanded flights from midway starting June 4.

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25 Illinois women veterans to be honored for leadership and community impact

State and federal veterans agencies recognized women veterans during ceremony in Chicago.

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Champaign launching mental health co-responder program

Police, firefighters and clinicians partnered to respond to people in crisis.

2 weeks ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

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Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

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Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

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Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

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Crashes and emergency repairs caused traffic disruptions on I-57 and I-72

Northbound lanes of Interstate 57 were diverted near Exit 240 while emergency repairs closed a lane on Interstate 72 in Macon County.

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Teen girls arrested after Danville street altercation leaves woman stabbed

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed during a street altercation Thursday afternoon in Danville,…

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Crimestoppers seeking help from community in retail theft in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign County Crimestoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft. On March…

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Champaign County Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted: February Edition

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — With the month of February behind us, Chambana Today’s Crimestoppers’ most wanted list is back,…

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Champaign County zoning meeting on data center moratorium postponed

Zoning Board of Appeals expected to reschedule discussion on proposed pause for new facilities.

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Illinois State Police Conduct Record Number of Gun Compliance Checks in 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Illinois State Police conducted more than 1,000 firearm enforcement details statewide in 2025, bringing…

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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.