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City of Urbana seeks resident input on housing needs, affordability challenges

“Understanding our community’s housing needs is fundamental to building an Urbana where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

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Illini sendoff draws hundreds as team departs for Final Four

Students, families, and supporters gathered outside State Farm Center.

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Rep. Ammons introduces legislation allocating $1 million to Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund

“Students shouldn’t have to choose between pursuing a degree or the ability to afford food, and the Hunger-Free Campus Fund helps eliminate that choice.”

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Portion of Fifth Street on campus to be closed for construction

The closure will begin on Thursday, April 2, and will reopen on Saturday, May 2.

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Champaign Fire Department extinguishes fire in single-family home on Wednesday

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — At around 1:57 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, the Champaign Fire Department responded to a…

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The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

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Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

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Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

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Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

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Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

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Free training to guide workers interested in forming a union

Daylong session will cover worker rights, collective action, and steps to unionization.

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Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).

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12-hour April Food’s Day broadcast to support Eastern Illinois Foodbank

The event will feature live breaks from The Yard on Broadway with a full slate of hourly sponsors supporting the cause.

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5 Smart Ways Champaign-Urbana Consumers Can Save Money Right Now

In today’s economy, saving money isn’t just about cutting back—it’s about being smarter with how you spend. From grocery bills…

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Pritzker: Neither I, nor state lawmakers, have anything to do with your property taxes

Pritzker: Republicans are 'confused' on who handles property taxes.

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Cicada covid variant detected in 25 U.S. states, raising concerns

The highly mutated BA.3.2 variant, nicknamed 'Cicada', has been found in wastewater samples and may evade immunity.

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Urbana residents to receive opt-out letters for new electric supply program

Direct Energy selected to provide stable, fixed rates for local electricity aggregation from May 2026 through April 2027.

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Danville man arrested after fleeing from police, striking another vehicle

Norman Potts faces multiple charges, including aggravated fleeing and possession of controlled substances, following erratic driving incident on Vermilion Street.

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Illinois honors Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting ceremony

Illinois DCFS leads statewide observance to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts, featuring events across the state throughout April.

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Monticello Area Community Garden celebrates 10th anniversary with season kick-off meeting

Gardeners of all experience levels invited to join the 2026 season with an informational meeting hosted by University of Illinois Extension.

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Illinois State Fair kicks off 100-day countdown with celebration at fairgrounds

May 5 event at Reisch Pavilion will feature fair food favorites, prizes, and ticket sales ahead of August opening.

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

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South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

1 day ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.