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Danville’s First Fridays teams up with Illini Skateland for Glow in the Galaxy event
Glow in the Galaxy is part of Danville's First Friday's and takes place on Friday February 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Illini Skateland.
Danville Fire Department to swear in new assistant chief
Christopher McMahon promoted after more than 26 years of service.
State police cite Bloomington business in underage alcohol enforcement detail
Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh listed as noncompliant during January surveillance in McLean County.
Wagler erupts for 46 as No. 11 Illinois stuns No. 4 Purdue
Freshman guard’s career night lifts Illini to 88–82 road upset in Big Ten showdown.
Blizzard-like conditions hammer Champaign County: Snow, sub-zero temps, and dangerous travel
Heavy Snow and Wind Chill Create Hazardous Conditions Across the Region.
UPDATE: Road has been reopened after accident shutting down Interstate 74
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — I-74 has reopened, as of noon, after a semi-truck rollover earlier today. 6:40 a.m.: With…
January 17 – January 23 Crimestoppers Booking Report
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week, with data missing from just one day…
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These…
Restaurant Week returning to Champaign-Urbana starting January 30
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week will be happening later this month, beginning on…
Shauna Green to donate 100 tickets for women’s basketball team’s Play4Kay game
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois women’s basketball head coach Shauna Green has pledged to donate 100 tickets to fans…
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sidney, the sweetest Shih Tzu mix (we didn’t, but we will)
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This week, we cancelled our visit with Moore’s Rescue Ranch since we didn’t want our…
Parkland’s Student Union Commons to be renamed to Shapland Student Commons
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As a result of a $1 million gift to the Parkland College Foundation, the Parkland…
1 day ago in Sports
College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide
A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.
1 day ago in National
Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest
Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.
Extreme cold prompts safety warnings as Arctic air sweeps midwest
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — An Arctic blast is expected to bring dangerously cold temperatures and frigid wind chills across…
Payroll jobs rise as Illinois unemployment rate edges up in December
State adds nearly 12,000 jobs despite slight increase in jobless rate, IDES reports.
