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December 27 – January 2 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with full data from the past week,…

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Illinois Department of Labor highlights key worker protections and enforcement actions in 2025

Agency recovers millions in unpaid wages, enforces labor laws, and addresses workplace violations.

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Restaurant Week returning to CU starting on January 30

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week will be happening later this month, beginning on…

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Illinois Department of Human Services shares notice of protected health information being made public

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Friday, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) shared a public notice after it…

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Champaign Fire Department offering free smoke alarms to residents

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Working smoke alarms save lives, reduce the chances of death or injury in a fire,…

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Monyok Leadership discusses how to create an event marketing plan that drives ticket sales

We work with nonprofit boards that are tired, volunteers who have limited time, and staff who are carrying the weight of an entire event.

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green talks about Oregon State.

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Illinois women stun No. 7 Maryland, extend historic win streak

Illini rally late to earn highest-ranked Big Ten win in program history and improve to 3–0 in conference play.

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New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) — Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though many people…

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Award Recipients Announced for 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countywide Celebration

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the MLK Countywide Committee and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy for…

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Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program to collect on January 12

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set for Monday,…

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Carle Health updates visitor guidelines and masking recommendations to curb illness spread

Temporary measures introduced as respiratory illness activity rises across central and southeastern Illinois.

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Danville Police issues urgent public safety alert for two men attempting motor vehicle theft

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — On Thursday, the Danville Police Department issued an urgent public safety alert on two individuals…

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Virginia Theatre to hold screenings of Citizen Kane

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The historic Virginia Theatre in Champaign is hosting a screening of a historic movie later…

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Donna Purcell, the ‘cat whisperer’ at Moore’s Rescue Ranch, gives new hope to cats in need

Rescue volunteer forms deep bonds with cats while ensuring they find loving homes.

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OSF dietitian gives key steps to keeping healthy New Year’s resolutions

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As the new year begins, many people resolve to save money, eat healthier, exercise more…

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New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom

Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.

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USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Chambana Today) — The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase of the Farmer Bridge…

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Sanitary sewer repair to close portion of Park Avenue for one week

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A sanitary sewer repair will result in one block of the road being closed in…

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How to watch the New Year’s Eve celebrations this year

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — If you’ve already got your party planned out with food, drinks, and decorations, the only…

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Fire extinguished in Danville on Tuesday; Investigation for cause ongoing

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 610 West Seminary Street…

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