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IDPH urges flu vaccinations as influenza activity reaches ‘very high’ levels

State reports first pediatric flu death of the season; COVID-19 cases also rising.

1 week ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ dominates SAG’s Actor Awards with 7 nominations

"One Battle After Another" dominated nominations to the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga landing a record seven nods in the annual SAG-AFTRA honors.

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Unit 4 Schools provides facts and activities for National Mentoring Month

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — January is National Mentoring Month, and Champaign Unit 4 School District is collaborating with CU…

1 week ago in Features

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law

The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner was granted a request to be removed from his case Wednesday, but later told reporters that according to California law his client is not guilty of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

1 week ago in National

ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.

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Early-morning fire damages vacant building on North Goodwin Avenue

Urbana firefighters extinguish second-floor blaze; cause under investigation.

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New USDA leadership brings focus to east-central Illinois farms and rural communities

Appointments expected to influence federal programs supporting local farmers, rural development, and agricultural services.

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New Illinois law protects workers who document violence using work devices

Amendment to VESSA ensures employees cannot be disciplined for recording evidence of abuse on employer-provided technology.

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Sheriff’s office reports 17 traffic stops during December enforcement details

Special patrols focused on speeding, seat belt use and impaired driving.

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Strides Interim Director selected as next Champaign Township Supervisor

Questions focused largely on fiscal oversight, collaboration with other governmental entities and the future of township services.

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Parchment, Wallace earn Big Ten weekly honors

Illinois women’s basketball duo recognized after statement wins over ranked opponents.

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Illinois mother wins $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot

Winner says Christmas Day drawing brought an unexpected start-of-year blessing.

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THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly

**The Road Report was republished on Wednesday, July 7, 2026, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…

1 week ago in Entertainment

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela's president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare's CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City.

1 week ago in Olympics, Sports

Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries

Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals.

1 week ago in Sports

John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis' career, reaching the AFC title game three times in his first five seasons as coach and winning a Super Bowl.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Nick Reiner to be arraigned in killing of parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner

Nick Reiner is set to be arraigned and enter a plea Wednesday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. His scheduled appearance in a Los Angeles Superior Court comes 3 1/2 weeks after the beloved actor-director and his wife of 36 years were found dead with stab wounds in their home in the upscale Brentwood section of Los Angeles, authorities said.

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City of Danville scrambles to pick up transportation for residents after CRIS Rural Mass Transit shuts down

CRIS ceased operations on Friday January 2nd, where they served clients in Vermilion, Ford and Iroquois Counties.

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Increase in seasonal influenza activity reported across Champaign County

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is reporting an increase in seasonal influenza activity across Champaign…

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See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April

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The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.

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Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’

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John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

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John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Actor Michael Keaton has been named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. The theater group, which dates to 1844 and claims to be the world's third-oldest still operating, announced Wednesday that Keaton will receive his Pudding Pot award at a celebratory roast Feb. 6.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time

Trevor Noah will be hosting the Grammy Awards for the sixth consecutive year, but this time, it's being billed as a farewell gig. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning "one final time" for the Feb. 1 show, for which he will also serve as an executive producer.