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Latin American history, pet custody bills advance in Springfield ahead of deadline
Lawmakers moving dozens of measures as legislature enters final 6-week stretch.
Champaign County leaders honored among illinois’ outstanding young persons
Champaign police lieutenant and METCAD administrator recognized for professional excellence and community service.
Community prepares to welcome thousands for Illinois race weekend
Annual event expected to boost local economy and bring traffic impacts.
Rantoul airport selected for FAA Military Airport Program funding
Rantoul National Aviation Center eligible for an estimated $36.4 million in upgrades aimed at boosting civilian aviation capacity and long-term economic development.
8 hours ago in Sports
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.
8 hours ago in National, Trending
Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.
8 hours ago in World
Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, two days after the countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.
8 hours ago in National, Trending
Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’
Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.
8 hours ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
8 hours ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Iker, who spent half the interview on Duane’s back
He is very cuddly, and as soon as we started talking to Alison, Iker just hopped on Duane's back.
Danville Super 5K brings Mario-themed fun downtown
Costumes, prizes and family-friendly race set for May 1 at Temple Plaza.
Illini core returning as Ivisic twins, Davis commit to next season
Roster continuity builds momentum after Final Four run as David Mirković also confirms return.
Woman injured in Urbana Township shooting
Authorities investigating after gunfire strikes home on Northwood Drive.
Danville police arrest suspect in March shooting
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) — An arrest has been made in connection with a late-March shooting that left a Danville…
Illinois-made NASA device named coolest thing made in Illinois
Recognition highlights manufacturing strength, including past years' contributions from Normal, Decatur and Peoria.
Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?
Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms.
Normal, Illinois mom finds new life through living organ donor
National Donate Life Month highlights powerful story of transplant and second chances.