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4 weeks ago in Sports
March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game
Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison
Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.
Champaign VA clinic to open at Carle Health Mattis Avenue facility
new location will expand primary care services for veterans across the champaign-urbana area.
Illinois woman wins $800,000 in lucky day lotto using her children’s birthdays
‘Jenny’ celebrates surprise jackpot, plans to fund children’s education and a family vacation.
Illini Media Group hosts April Foods Day to support Eastern Illinois Foodbank
Fundraising event aims to provide meals for families facing food insecurity across 18 counties.
Parkland Board approves transfer agreement with UIS to boost student pathways
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — Parkland College’s Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a transfer agreement with the University…
C-U Comedy to host live show from Illini Union
URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — C-U Comedy will be hosting a live stand-up show from the Courtyard Cafe inside the…
Illinois State Police releases results of March enforcement patrols
PESOTUM, IL (Chambana Today) — On Wednesday, the Illinois State Police announced the results of its three enforcement patrols that…
Habitat for Humanity opens applications for solar-powered home in Rantoul
RANTOUL, IL (Chambana Today) — Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is accepting homebuyer applications from April 14 through April…
Champaign police report DUI arrest, multiple citations in March traffic campaign
Enforcement effort focused on impaired driving and roadway safety across the city.
Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings
As federal support wavers, Illinois farmers and lawmakers face hurdles with their agenda.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.
llinois faces Houston in Sweet Sixteen showdown
Fighting Illini look to advance to Elite Eight behind strong tournament run.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.
4 weeks ago in National
TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
State’s attorney seeks adult charges for teen in Champaign mall homicide
15-year-old faces first-degree murder count after fatal shooting of 16-year-old at Market Place Mall.
St. Patrick’s Day enforcement detail yields citations, arrest in Champaign County
Four-hour traffic operation targets impaired driving and roadway safety violations.
Virginia Theatre announces Matt Maeson and Graham Nash concerts in Champaign
Summer shows feature alternative standout and rock legend; tickets go on sale March 27.