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Portion of Paula Drive to close Monday for water main installation

Through traffic will not be permitted during the closure, though access to all local properties will be maintained.

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Ingrown toenails are common. Learn how to prevent and treat them, according to an OSF podiatrist

In mild cases, a podiatrist may simply trim the side of the nail. More serious cases may require numbing the toe and removing a portion of the nail, along with antibiotics.

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U of I basketball star Keaton Wagler declares for NBA Draft

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, the program's most decorated freshman ever, announced Saturday he is declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft.

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April 4 – April 10 Crimestoppers Booking Report

This week's booking report has data present for six out of seven days in the week.

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Fire breaks out in condemned Champaign apartment building Saturday morning

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Firefighters responded to a blaze at a condemned three-story apartment building in the 300 block…

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U of I Extension offering food safety training for volunteers across Central Illinois

DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) —  With an estimated one in six people experiencing a foodborne illness each year, the University…

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Test anxiety is real. Here’s how to cope, according to an OSF expert

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — Nerves before a big exam are common, but for some students, the stress goes beyond…

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Budzinski visits Decatur, warns of federal funding cuts to key programs

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski visited a Decatur community center, warning proposed federal cuts would eliminate funding for LIHEAP, Head Start, and other key programs.

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Illinois State Police graduates eight new troopers from Cadet Class 153

Eight new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 153 and will begin patrol duties across the state Sunday.

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Illinois Department of Revenue warns of postal changes that could affect tax deadline

Illinois tax officials warn residents mailing returns to send them early, citing postal changes that could affect the April 15 deadline.

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U of I women’s basketball picks up key transfer in LSU’s Divine Bourrage

Illinois women's basketball has landed a top-ranked sophomore transfer in Divine Bourrage, a former five-star recruit who spent her freshman season at LSU.

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Leadership workshop aims to empower first-time managers

One-day “Leadership Out Loud” event focuses on communication, accountability and confidence.

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Illinois awards $325,000 in public art grants to mark nation’s 250th anniversary

“These projects show how art can energize local economies and deepen our sense of place across Illinois."

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Student-led sports business conference brings industry leaders to campus

University of Illinois event highlights careers in athletics, media and analytics through panels and networking.

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Community to gather for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in Champaign

Sinai Temple hosts evening of reflection, featuring Holocaust scholar Dr. Amy Simon.

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Festival of Quilts returns to Urbana with shopping, sweets, and handmade art

22nd annual event offers in-person and online quilt sales, along with gifts and baked goods.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

2 weeks ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

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McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

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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.

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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.

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.