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Pritzker: Trump playing politics with FEMA disaster aid denial

Pritzker: Denial of disaster aid was "a politically motivated decision...."

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Community favorite “Red Hot Winter” returns to Champaign Feb. 27–28

24th annual Vegas-style variety show blends music, comedy, cirque and philanthropy to benefit Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness.

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Driver killed in single-vehicle crash near Homer

Crash occurred on County Road 2500E southwest of town; investigation ongoing.

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Staerkel Planetarium to host free concert featuring local ensembles

Improvised music and immersive visuals combine for February performance at Parkland College.

ISP released fall numbers for arrests.

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Illinois State Police to conduct March traffic enforcement patrols

Efforts will target impaired driving, seat belt use and nighttime violations across central Illinois.

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29th annual Schlarman Raffle promises big cash prizes and celebration

Grand prize of $100,000 cash and special anniversary drawings highlight May 1 event at vermilion county fairgrounds.

3 weeks ago in National

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing

The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.

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Former Illini Devon Witherspoon wins Super Bowl LX with Seahawks

Former Illinois All-American delivers dominant defensive performance on football’s biggest stage.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital

Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41, on a rebuilt right knee and a badly injured left knee, ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.

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Illini women fall to USC before sellout crowd at State Farm Center

Cearah Parchment posts double-double as Illinois draws third-largest crowd in program history.

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Geovanny Ponce named next Champaign Unit 4 superintendent

Veteran educator and immigrant from Honduras to begin July 1 under three-year contract.

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A decade of consistency shows power of mentorship in Champaign-Urbana: Focus with Callie Luttman

CU One-to-One Mentor Program highlights how long-term relationships help students thrive.

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Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say

Illinois already has too few providers and many rely on funding from federal programs.

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“Tax the rich!”

Advocates target billionaires, digital ads.

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Illinois’ 12-game win streak ends in overtime loss at Michigan State

No. 10 Spartans snap Illini’s Big Ten run with 85-82 victory in East Lansing.

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January 31 – February 6 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from just one day…

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Champaign Salvation Army to honor volunteers in night of awards

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign’s Salvation Army will hold an event next week to recognize and honor its volunteers.…

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Virginia Theatre to hold CU Ballet’s The Little Mermaid

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Virginia Theatre is set to host three ballet shows of The Little Mermaid, promising a…

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3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

3 days ago in Entertainment

30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

4 days ago in Trending, World

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.