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News
12 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Mild, sunny weekend ahead after brief Friday night showers

The weekend forecast starts with a slight chance of showers and storms Friday night, clearing by early Saturday. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 66°F and breezy northern winds. Saturday night will be partly cloudy and cooler, around 46°F. Sunday looks warmer and mostly sunny, reaching a high near 73°F, followed by a mild, mostly cloudy night in the mid-50s.

News
12 months ago
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet McFlurry, the 20-pound lap cat!

McFlurry came to visit Duane Shannon at WIXY 100.3. this morning in the studio. McFlurry is a BIG BOY – somewhere between 18-20 pounds. He is a six-year old, medium-long haired, gentle, gray cat.

Education
1 year ago
New no-cosigner student loan option unveiled for Illinois college students

Illinois students who struggle to secure traditional college loans now have a new financial lifeline. Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today the launch of the Funding U Illinois No-Cosigner Loan, a part of his Student Empowerment Fund initiative. This new option is designed to help students cover in-state higher education costs without needing a credit-worthy cosigner.

IL State News
1 year ago
First measles case of 2025 confirmed in Illinois; IDPH urges vaccination check

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first measles case of 2025 in the state, involving an adult in far southern Illinois. The case was verified through laboratory testing on April 23. Officials emphasize that this is the only known case in Illinois at this time and is not considered an outbreak. The risk of community transmission remains low.

News
1 year ago
School bus rear-ended in Danville; no injuries reported

DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Police Department responded to a two-vehicle traffic […]

Community
1 year ago
Carroll Fire Department hosts family-friendly open house May 3

The Carroll Fire Department is opening its doors to the community for a special open house event on Guests can also enjoy guided firehouse tours, check out equipment displays, and learn more about fire safetySaturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1811 Brownfield Road in Urbana.

Elections
1 year ago
Senator Dick Durbin will not seek reelection after 44-year political career

ILLINOIS (Chambana Today) – After more than four decades in Congress, Senator Dick Durbin […]

Community
1 year ago
Red Cross honors volunteers, urges public to help fill disaster relief roles during National Volunteer Week

As National Volunteer Week is celebrated across the country, the American Red Cross of Illinois is recognizing the thousands of volunteers whose compassion powers the organization’s humanitarian mission. With more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce made up of volunteers, their contributions are essential to delivering aid in times of crisis.

News
1 year ago
Illinois basketball adds Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic

With Tuesday’s commitment from Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic, the Illini now have four players from the Balkans set to join the roster for the 2025-26 season — a sign of the program’s expanding international appeal. 

IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker stands firm on LGBTQ rights while emphasizing economic issues

At recent events in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Pritzker spoke passionately about LGBTQ rights, drawing on childhood experiences attending marches with his mother. “I’m living proof that introducing your kids to the gay agenda might result in them growing up to be governor,” he told the Human Rights Campaign crowd.