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Champaign to host Welcoming Week Family Festival to celebrate community immigrants
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Champaign is inviting residents and neighbors of all ages to come together…
13 hours ago in Sports
Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles, AP source says
Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members
Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.
13 hours ago in National
Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.
13 hours ago in National
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say
A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.
U of I billionaire alum Larry Gies to serve as honorary captain for football team
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — U of I alumnus Lary Gies, who made a $100 million donation to Illinois Athletics…
Parkland to host free career exploration workshop for electrical, HVAC, industrial careers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Parkland College is set to host a free career exploration workshop featuring its Electrical Power;…
Champaign County Fire Chief’s Association issues safety advisory for dry weather
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Friday, the Champaign County Fire Chief’s Association issued an advisory amid a long…
Danville area visitors bureau names new Executive Director
Tourism continues to be a powerful economic engine for Vermilion County, with visitor spending reaching $43 million in 2023
City of Champaign launches City Center Team to provide assistance and services in city hubs
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Champaign has announced that its new City Center Team is now out…
Champaign man killed in motorcycle crash on Cunningham Avenue
According to Urbana Police, the driver of a semi-truck was making a left turn when he failed to yield to oncoming northbound traffic.
20 hours ago in Sports
Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.
20 hours ago in Sports
WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined
The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.
National biotechnology leaders visit Urbana campus to spotlight innovation hub
“This hub positions Illinois as a leader in the future of biotech innovation.”
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.
20 hours ago in National
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.
Two Powerball tickets sold in Illinois win $1 million each in $1.787 billion jackpot drawing
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) — Two lucky Powerball players in Illinois are waking up millionaires after matching five winning numbers—just…
MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! coming to Champaign in October
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — MasterChef All-Stars LIVE! recently announced that the finalists from Season 15 MasterChef: Dynamic Duos will…
‘Fill the boot’ event to take place before Illini football game for Champaign Firefighters Benevolent Fund
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — After recent events, the community is being asked to show love and support for Champaign…
New DEI coordinator brings inclusive intelligence to the forefront at U of I College of ACES
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The U of I’s College of ACES has introduced Cherisse Smith as its new coordinator…
