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Champaign Police seek public’s help after man found shot to death near railroad tracks

Officers responded to the area at approximately 6:12 a.m. after receiving a report of a deceased person near the tracks.

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A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.

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Bret Bielema’s radio show to return for 2025 edition

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema’s radio show, the Coach Bret Bielema Show presented by…

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Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight

Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.

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At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats

Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.

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Free Narcan training offered by C-U Public Health ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

“We’re working to empower individuals and organizations with the tools they need to make a difference during a crisis.”

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Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open

Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies

James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.

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Be a Hero 5K celebrates 5 years of supporting youth at Cunningham Children’s Home

Many of the students from Cunningham’s residential programs and CIRCLE Academy have participated in past years and are excited to join again.

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THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly

**The Road Report was republished on Friday, September 12, 2025, to reflect new road closures.** CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) –…

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Michelle Marquart leads Junior League of Champaign-Urbana with creativity and purpose

Donors can fund a tree for a family to decorate—or provide extra support for JLCU to handle the decorating themselves.

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Traffic slowed because of lane blockage on I-72

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – A truck tractor with mechanical issues is blocking the only lane of traffic eastbound on…

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Illini Women’s Basketball unveils 2025-26 non-conference schedule

The action tips off with an exhibition against Maryville (Mo.) on Oct. 30, before the regular season opener against Southeast Missouri State.

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$2 billion investment for Tuscola ammonia plant

Cronus Chemicals will build huge fertilizer plant.

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City of Champaign seeks public input ahead of Council goal-setting meetings

Public input is a key part of the discussion.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.

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Regional Fugititive Task Force served arrest warrants today

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — According to the press release received this afternoon from the Urbana Police Department’s Criminal Investigation…

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Back-to-School bash offers free supplies, haircuts & more for Urbana families

This family-friendly event is aimed at supporting local children and families as they get into a rhythm in the academic year.

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VFW Post 6750 honors local heroes through TAPS program

Each name represents a life of service, sacrifice, and deep commitment to country.

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Carle Health ramps up services as OSF reductions shift healthcare landscape in Champaign-Urbana

“Our mission to be a trusted partner in our patients’ healthcare journey guides every action we take, and we can’t do this alone.”