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Entertainment
40 minutes ago
Ebertfest 2026 opens in Champaign with “The Last Dance” theme

Two-day film festival begins with opening remarks and full slate of screenings.

IL State News
42 minutes ago
Illinois unemployment ticks up in February as payrolls decline

Illinois’ unemployment rate rose to 5.0% in February as the state shed nearly 18,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the state’s employment security agency.

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Elections
1 hour ago
Barbara Flynn Currie, the first woman to serve as IL House majority leader, passes at 85

Trailblazing lawmaker served 40 years in IL House, 22 as majority leader.

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News
2 hours ago
Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team

The Bears could use some more help protecting Caleb Williams and taking down the other team’s quarterback.

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News
3 hours ago
Goodwill marks Earth Week with 11.6 million pounds diverted from landfills

Sustainability efforts highlight reuse impact and future expansion in Champaign.

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News
5 hours ago
Andrej Stojaković announces return to Illinois for senior season

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Junior wing Andrej Stojaković announced Friday that he will […]

Suspect arrested from early morning Urbana shooting.
Crime
6 hours ago
Champaign man arrested in November 2025 homicide investigation

Suspect taken into custody in Chicago with assistance from U.S. Marshals Service.

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Community
6 hours ago
Champaign Park District seeks clothing donations for eighth-grade graduation celebration

The district is collecting new or gently worn adult-sized dress clothing for students preparing to mark the transition to high school.

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