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Community
10 hours ago
Six Wheelchair-Friendly Trails to Explore Around Champaign-Urbana

From a Dark Sky Park in Rankin to a sculpture garden in Urbana, the Champaign-Urbana area has several wheelchair-friendly trails worth exploring year-round.

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Elections
11 hours ago
Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling sparks alarm: Illinois leaders vow to protect representation

High Court’s decision to strike down Louisiana voting map could reshape electoral landscape.

College
12 hours ago
Illinois Athletics announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026, headlined by Dosunmu, Poulter, and Griffith

The University of Illinois has announced its Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, an eight-member group headlined by Ayo Dosunmu, Jordyn Poulter, and Howard Griffith.

News
12 hours ago
Fire damages single-family home on Garwood Street Thursday morning

hampaign firefighters responded to a house fire in the 70 block of Garwood Street Thursday morning, quickly containing the blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

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College
13 hours ago
Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College announces Summer 2026 show schedule

The Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College has announced its summer 2026 lineup, featuring shows on space history, the solar system, and more, with matinees on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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News
15 hours ago
Construction to begin on south Mattis Avenue for major $8.5 million upgrade

Full road closure set through December 4, as Champaign enhances corridor.

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Crime
19 hours ago
Champaign County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in counterfeit currency case

Authorities request information on two individuals connected to incident at Savoy Schnucks.

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News
19 hours ago
PET OF THE WEEK: We welcomed Cassie to the studio – she needs her own human!

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Donna, from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, brought Cassie to the […]

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