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Plans in the works for Illinois to mark America’s 250th birthday

History, art, natural beauty, and more will be part of the state celebration.

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FDA warns local residents to discard cookware that may contain lead

Imported pots and pans could leach toxic levels, health officials urge caution in Champaign-Urbana.

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RPC to expand overnight shelter for families this winter

Press conference scheduled to discuss new Winter Overflow Emergency Shelter for families with minor children.

3 weeks ago in National

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a U.S. House seat Tuesday, maintaining his party's grip on the conservative district with help from President Donald Trump.

3 weeks ago in World

Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago

Malaysia's transport ministry said Wednesday that a private firm will resume a deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month, more than a decade after the jet vanished without a trace.

3 weeks ago in World

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years and receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans

Some fans brought signs supporting Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, and the Vegas crowd generally welcomed him from the moment he skated onto the ice.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release ‘Gilmore Girls’ book in Fall 2027

After years of advice books, children's books and cookbooks inspired by "Gilmore Girls," an upcoming work promises a more personal take on the beloved series. The co-writers are "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham.

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Multi-platinum rapper Toosii has committed to playing football at Syracuse

Rap artist Toosii is taking time off from his multi-platinum music career by going forward with his dream to pursue football after saying he has committed to Syracuse University.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Australia, New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Host Australia and three-time champion New Zealand were drawn into the same group Wednesday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to meet defending champion South Africa in the quarterfinals.

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Powerball Jackpot hits $775 Million as Illinois Lottery hosts Ticket Grab event in Springfield

Fans lined up at Qik n EZ for a chance at free tickets as jackpot became second largest of the year.

3 weeks ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul says the Clippers are sending him home from their road trip in a shocking late-night move

Chris Paul says the Los Angeles Clippers are sending him home from their road trip, putting a shocking twist on what is expected to be the veteran point guard's final NBA season.

Image shows University of Illinois Women's Basketball coach Shauna Green.

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Illini dominate Bellarmine 90–41 behind Parchment’s double-double

Freshman posts career-high 12 boards as Illinois improves to 6–0 at home.

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Cunningham Children’s Home marked 130 years with Giving Tuesday appeal

Former resident’s longtime holiday tradition showed the lasting impact of compassion.

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Ella Langley set to play the Illinois State Fair

The breakout country star is locked in to play the Illinois State Fair in August of next year.

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ACE Awards celebrate champions of Champaign County arts

Six honorees recognized at City Center ceremony for transformative work in advocacy, creativity, education, and community impact

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Champaign City Council rejects public camping ordinance after strong community opposition

Plan criticized for targeting homeless residents is voted down unanimously after packed meeting and hours of debate.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport's drug-testing body.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris

Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and Maren Morris will help ring in the new year on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," with additional performances by 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18

As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means

From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome their ‘perfect angel girl’

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt have announced the birth of their "perfect angel girl." They took to Instagram on Thursday to herald the Dec. 12 birth of Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, accompanied by several photos of the couple cradling and caring for their newborn.