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Spitfire Chicken to Celebrate Grand Opening April 18 in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — A new halal-certified rotisserie chicken restaurant is set to officially welcome the community with a…

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March 28 – April 3 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, though it returns in partial form. Data…

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High-traffic portion of Kirby Avenue to be reduced to one lane for construction

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — On Friday, the Champaign Public Works Department shared that it would shut down a busy…

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Portion of Paula Drive in Champaign to be closed for water main installation

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — In order to complete water main installation, A&R Services and Illinois American Water will close…

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Horizon Health Offering Free CPR/AED Class in Terre Haute April 17

TERRE HAUTE, IN (Chambana Today) — Horizon Health is offering a free CPR and AED training class next month at…

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Good Judys to Launch Summer Event Series in Southeast Urbana

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — Good Judys Espresso & Bagel Bar is launching a new community event series this summer…

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Champaign County Crimestoppers’ Most Wanted: February Edition

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — With the month of February behind us, Chambana Today’s Crimestoppers’ most wanted list is back,…

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Raising awareness during Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

Child abuse and neglect can have long-term physical, emotional, and psychological effects.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

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The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

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Stormy start, chilly finish: unsettled spring weather ahead for east central Illinois

Showers, possible thunderstorms early give way to cooler temperatures and lingering clouds through midweek.

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Illini return to Final Four, set for showdown with UConn

No. 3 Illinois rides dominant tournament run into national semifinal against defending power at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Cunningham Children’s Home to host 22nd Annual Festival of Quilts in Urbana

Two-day fundraiser showcases handmade quilts, student creations and community tradition supporting nearly 1,000 youth and families.

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Menards launches two-month pet drive to support local shelters

Community members encouraged to donate supplies April 1 through May 31.

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Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club in Champaign announces new CEO

"Her leadership has strengthened our programs, expanded funding opportunities, and deepened our connection to the Champaign-Urbana community."

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Free event in Monticello to help residents make the most of charitable giving

The event is open to community members, donors, nonprofit leaders, board members and members of local congregations.

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Champaign County Crime Stoppers seeking assistance in December retail theft at TJ Maxx

Employees retrieved $800 worth of clothing the suspects dropped, but the suspects were said to have fled with $1,000 in stolen merchandise.

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Local family shares 5-year-old’s legacy at Urbana organ donation event

Carle and Gift of Hope highlight life-saving impact of donors during Donate Life awareness gathering.

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South Broadway Street to be closed for construction

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — The Urbana Public Works Department shared that South Broadway Avenue would be closed from Main…

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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.

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Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

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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 —…

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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.

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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.