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2 days ago in , Hayley Siefert
The Siefert Team honored at Keller Williams TREC 2025 banquet
Local real estate group recognized for performance and dedication to clients.
3 days ago in National
What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries
After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.
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 Sports
NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
3 days ago in Sports
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.
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.
3 days ago in World
Pakistan is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged cross-border attacks overnight in a dramatic escalation of tensions that led to Pakistan's defense minister to say on Friday that the two countries are in a state of "open war."
Illinois reparations commission releases landmark report on harms to Black residents
First comprehensive, evidence-based study traces historic injustices and outlines path toward reparative action.
Illini stay hot from deep but fall late at No. 9 Iowa
Illinois drains final nine 3-point attempts, but Hawkeyes close on 24-14 run to win 82-78.
United States and Illinois flags to fly at half-staff until March 7 to honor Jesse Jackson
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Department of Central Management Services has received a notice from Illinois governor JB Pritzker…
Champaign Police providing steering wheel locks to Kia and Hyundai owners to combat theft
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Earlier this week, the Champaign Police Department shared that it has free steering wheel locks…
U of I wrestling announces Jeremy Hunter as newest head coach
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, U of I athletic director Josh Whitman removed the “acting” tag from Jeremy…
Decatur man arrested after investigators find 336 child sexual abuse files on phone
DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) — A 45-year-old Decatur man was arrested after investigators said they discovered 336 files depicting child…
Red Cross offering free A1C testing for blood donors in March
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The American Red Cross is urging blood donors to help the national blood supply recover…
Illinois treasurer Michael Frerichs announced $200,000 in charitable trust grants
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs unveiled nearly $200,000 in charitable trust grants to…
University of Illinois’ Labor and Employment Relations, State Labor Department highlight pay equity progress
Analysis of employer data shows narrower gender and racial wage gaps among large firms.
Champaign County primary ballot overview — Vote on March 17
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL (Chambana Today) — Champaign County voters cast ballots on March 17 in the Illinois primary election, selecting…
4 days ago in National
Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
4 days ago in National
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.
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.
