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Promotional banner for Illinois women's basketball urging seat renewals with players celebrating and bold orange text 'RENEW NOW'.

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Illinois women’s basketball opens season ticket renewals for 2026-27 season

Expanded seating changes announced as Fighting Illini build on record attendance and continued program success.

2 days ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

Poster for the film Hekla featuring Elizabeth Stam in a pink dress, wearing a crown, with a theatrical backdrop.

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Chicago Filmmaker’s new dramedy HEKLA to premiere at Savoy Lumiere

Director Michael Glover Smith and cast to attend screening and Q&A in Champaign-area debut.

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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.

2 days ago in Sports

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

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Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Amy Winehouse’s father loses legal bid for funds friends made selling singer’s memorabilia

A London judge ruled Monday against the father of Amy Winehouse who sued his daughter's friends for profiting off the late singer's memorabilia.

Group of four children with backpacks playing soccer on a sunny sidewalk, kicking a red-yellow ball together.

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Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk brings Champaign students together for inclusion

Community event at Edison Middle School highlights leadership, friendship, and opportunities for students of all abilities.

Light blue background featuring teal ribbon and bold text 'April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month'; a raised fist on the right with 'Help' written on the forearm.

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RACES marks 25 years during sexual assault awareness month: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

In addition to direct services, RACES plays a major role in prevention efforts, delivering age-appropriate education programs in schools and community settings.

Promotional basketball poster: young player in a white jersey on the left with an orange background and the word 'Tagged' on the right.

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Illini men’s basketball signs prep All-American Quentin Coleman

Guard from St. Louis brings scoring, defense and winning pedigree to Champaign.

A row of tall metal electricity pylons and power lines crossing a rural field with yellow wildflowers and trees in the background, under a blue sky.

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Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centers

Lawmakers hear of rising demand in second hearing of three

Bearded man wearing a teal cap and black graphic shirt pushes a shopping cart piled with plastic bags in a store aisle.

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Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying suspect in Walmart theft attempt

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking help identifying a man who attempted to steal nearly $900 in merchandise from a Champaign Walmart in July 2025.

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Timeline clarified for downtown Urbana mural project

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — New details are helping clarify the timeline and selection process for a proposed mural on the…

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April 11 – April 17 Crimestoppers Booking Report

This week's report has six days of data, with the sheriff's office not having data from the 14th.

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Paula Drive closure extended Through April 24; McKinley Avenue closure postponed

Paula Drive remains closed through April 24 for water main work, while a planned closure of McKinley Avenue has been postponed indefinitely.

Two men shake hands during an award ceremony; the left man wears a blue T‑shirt and holds a certificate, the right man in a dark shirt holds a glass trophy.

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Parkland College professor, student recognized at statewide math conference

A Parkland College professor and sophomore student were honored at the statewide IMACC conference, receiving a distinguished service award and a $1,250 scholarship respectively.

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Severe storms triggered tornado warnings, damage across east-central Illinois

Powerful system swept Midwest, bringing high winds, debris, and widespread alerts Friday night.

Young male basketball player in a navy jersey with 'FIGHTING' and number 23, fists raised, orange background with 'I fought' text and player bio on the right.

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U of I Men’s Basketball signs Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens

Illinois has signed Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens, a three-time state champion forward from Milwaukee, to its 2026 recruiting class.

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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

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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.

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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.