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Illini QB Luke Altmyer named Davey O’Brien semifinalist
Senior quarterback recognized among nation’s top 20 for standout season leading Illinois offense.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cowboys’ hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and that they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate last week.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Nikola Jokic scores 55 points to match NBA season high, Nuggets beat Clippers for 6th straight win
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should…
Promise Healthcare–Kenyon opens with community celebration
New clinic on C-UPHD campus brings integrated medical, behavioral, and wrap-around services to Champaign families.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit
When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who she wanted to be in the world, Angelica Huston offered some advice: "Not everyone's going to love you. Don't waste your time on the people who don't," Coppola recalled Wednesday night in New York at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, where she was being honored for her films.
2 weeks ago in National
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.
City of Champaign, Acclivus launch hiring for street outreach team
Building a framework for locally led street outreach efforts through the Community Violence Reduction Blueprint.
An early guide to Thanksgiving in Champaign-Urbana
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Thanksgiving is one of the most cherished holidays across North America. It’s a time to…
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision
Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’
Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice's "Cry to Heaven," his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.
3 weeks ago in National
US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.
3 weeks ago in National
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults
If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There's lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life.
3 weeks ago in Sports
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license
Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.