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Virginia Theatre to hold screenings of Citizen Kane

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The historic Virginia Theatre in Champaign is hosting a screening of a historic movie later…

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Donna Purcell, the ‘cat whisperer’ at Moore’s Rescue Ranch, gives new hope to cats in need

Rescue volunteer forms deep bonds with cats while ensuring they find loving homes.

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OSF dietitian gives key steps to keeping healthy New Year’s resolutions

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — As the new year begins, many people resolve to save money, eat healthier, exercise more…

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New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom

Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect Jan. 1.

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USDA announces commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Chambana Today) — The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the next phase of the Farmer Bridge…

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Sanitary sewer repair to close portion of Park Avenue for one week

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A sanitary sewer repair will result in one block of the road being closed in…

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How to watch the New Year’s Eve celebrations this year

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — If you’ve already got your party planned out with food, drinks, and decorations, the only…

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Fire extinguished in Danville on Tuesday; Investigation for cause ongoing

DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 610 West Seminary Street…

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Illinois Secretary of State warns residents about phishing scam

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capital City Now) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias advises Illinoisans to be vigilant for fraudulent text messages…

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Tatman’s Towing continues 45-year tradition of free New Year’s Eve rides for intoxicated drivers

Service offers free safe rides home in Champaign-Urbana and Savoy to prevent impaired driving accidents.

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Mayor Williams reflects on key accomplishments as Urbana closes out 2025

First-year mayor highlights financial stability, public safety improvements, and economic development milestones.

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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths

Black women were more than twice as likely as white women to die from a pregnancy-related condition.

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Family displaced after house fire in DeWitt County; public donations requested

Blaze spreads quickly due to high winds; no injuries reported—GoFundMe set up to assist family.

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Olano’s last-second kick lifts Illinois past Tennessee in Music City Bowl thriller

Illini cap historic season with 30-28 win as Luke Altmyer shines in final collegiate game.

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Campus Creations program at CAV helps students gain hands-on skills for the future

Students gain practical experience by learning how to plan, create, package, price, and sell their items.

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Dry January challenge encourages health reset for the new year

A month of sobriety offers physical and mental benefits, with tips to help participants succeed.

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Danville opens registration for 2026 corporate membership program

The program offers local businesses exclusive access to city facilities and partner benefits.

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Rantoul man arrested in fatal Urbana crash following December 20 collision

James L. Buford faces multiple charges after leaving the scene of the crash that resulted in one fatality.

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GoFundMe launched to support Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage after theft and vandalism

Urbana business owners face financial setback after burglary, but community support grows.

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Fatal crash involving semi-truck in Shelby County leaves one dead

State Police investigate the cause of the crash on IL-32 near Main Street in Stewardson; the road remains closed for several hours.

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

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Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

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David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year

David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Live-action ‘Tangled’ will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider

Disney will let down Rapunzel's lengthy hair once again. Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday its live-action adaptation of "Tangled" will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.