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3 weeks ago in Sports

NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams

The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams had rough games. The NFL looks more wide open every week.

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Danville School District 118 dismisses students early following anonymous threat

District officials ensure families will be updated as more information becomes available after early dismissal on Monday morning.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?

Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor will feature in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will also cement "KPop Demon Hunters" as a pop culture phenomenon with appearances by the movie's singers on the ground and cute characters in balloons overhead.

3 weeks ago in National

Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.

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Community collaboration shines bright at Shine the Block event

First Followers and H3 Harm, Healing, and Hope to Beautify Neighborhoods, Promote Advocacy, and Strengthen Community Bonds.

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Violence erupts on Hunter Street: Four injured in stabbing incident

18-year-old arrested for attempted murder after large fight turns deadly; suspect taken into custody following tips from witnesses.

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The Salvation Army of Champaign County kicks off 2025 “Give with Joy” Red Kettle Campaign

Local community urged to contribute as the campaign aims to raise $200,000 to support vital services for those in need this holiday season.

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‘Women Making Waves’ honors trailblazers and champions of change in Champaign-Urbana

Congresswoman Cori Bush joins State Representative Carol Ammons to celebrate women leading the fight against policy violence.

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Altmyer dominates as Illinois beats Rutgers, 35–13, at sold-out Gies Memorial Stadium

Quarterback accounts for five touchdowns as Illini notch sixth win, become bowl-eligible for second straight season.

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Urbana launches first focus group on Alternative Public Safety Model

Community invited to learn about city’s new approach to emergency response at Nov. 6 session led by national policing experts.

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Champaign Police Department launches second annual “Protect & Feed” food drive to support Eastern Illinois Foodbank

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Police Department (CPD) is once again partnering with the Eastern Illinois Foodbank for…

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Fire department urges residents to “Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms” this weekend

Officials remind families to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and review escape plans.

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Tomislav Ivisic named to Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list

Illini junior recognized among top small forwards in Division I basketball as a candidate for prestigious honor.

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Jeff Cumberland to serve as honorary captain for Illinois vs. Rutgers

Former Illini standout and NFL veteran returns to Memorial Stadium to lead the team as honorary captain for Saturday’s 11 a.m. kickoff.

3 weeks ago in Sports

NFL fines the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 over the inaccurate injury report involving Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens have been fined $100,000 by the NFL for incorrectly listing star quarterback Lamar Jackson as a full participant in practice on Oct. 24.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV. Here’s what customers should know

Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC.

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Urbana Police host donation drive-thru to support survivors of domestic violence

“Fill the Box” event on November 7 benefits Courage Connection with essential items and community support.

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Champaign’s Parade of Lights celebrates 25 years with expanded festivities and sponsorship drive

Local businesses invited to support downstate Illinois’ largest holiday event, set for November 29.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?

Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air. Dictionary.com's word of the year isn't even really a word. It's the viral term "6-7" that kids and teenagers can't stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can't make any sense of.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters

Many people across the U.S. are preparing to give out shelf-stable foods to trick-or-treaters this year to help fill the void left by looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.

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1 day ago in Features, Trending

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepare

Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce plans to wait until after the season to make a decision on retirement, though he did say Friday that he wants to make that decision early enough that the Kansas City Chiefs have time to prepare for the future.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars

"KPop Demon Hunters" is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign

Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Mexico’s bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.