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Illini’s hat trick fuels Illini’s historic 7–0 start in rout of Valparaiso

"I'm excited with how the nonconference play went," said head coach Katie Hultin.

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Dryer fire quickly contained in South Mattis Avenue apartment

Investigators determined the fire originated in a dryer vent and was accidental in nature.

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The Anchor Point builds mental health network for first responders and veterans: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

The Anchor Point is actively recruiting new peer supporters and is working toward expanding its reach.

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“Courage on the Block” to celebrate domestic violence survivors and community strength in Urbana

The event aims to uplift survivors and promote community healing in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. 

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DSC honors Direct Support Professionals during National Recognition Week

Their work helps individuals achieve goals and lead self-determined lives.

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Exhibit at Spurlock Museum celebrates 40 years since historic 1985 Farm Aid Concert in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Spurlock Museum at the University of Illinois is honoring a major moment in American…

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August 29 – September 5 Crimestoppers Booking Report

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Our Crimestoppers Booking Report is back this week. Once again, it does not return in…

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Trump executive order tries to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aiming to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a long-telegraphed move aimed at projecting American military toughness around the globe.

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MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

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This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

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Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders

Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.

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Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

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Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.

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Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.

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Illinois State Police report 49 citations during Occupant Restraint Patrols in Champaign County

The specialized enforcement campaign aimed to increase seat belt compliance and raise awareness about the importance of occupant safety.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Sweetie, who lives up to her name with dogs, kids, and adults

Check-out Duane Shannon and the WIXY Facebook feed every Thursday morning for the latest video.

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Justin Bieber announces ‘Swag ll’ will arrive Friday

Never say never... again? In July, Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his seventh studio album, "Swag," hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts. It turns out, he wasn't done yet. On Thursday morning, Bieber shared that "Swag II" will arrive on Friday.

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Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, died Thursday, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.

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ELLNORA Guitar Festival returns to Krannert Center with free opening night and prestigious lineup

“It’s not just about big names—it’s about the idea that music and performance matter, and that they belong to the public."