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Parkland College honors service and sacrifice at Veterans Day Ceremony

Speakers reflect on the meaning of Veterans Day and the ongoing duty to listen, support, and keep veterans’ stories alive.

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Illinois’ Berry Wallace named to Big Ten Honor Roll after back-to-back 20-point games

Sophomore forward averaged 24.5 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Illini to a 2–0 start.

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Illinois forward David Mirkovic named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Mirkovic averaged a double-double in his first two college games, leading No. 14 Illini to a 2–0 start.

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Parkland College hosts holiday drive and resource fair to support single student-parents

Child Development Center collecting donations through November 30; outreach event set for November 22.

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Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

Some of this autumn's coldest weather yet is bearing down on the United States, enveloping the eastern two-thirds of the country in Arctic air on Monday and affecting millions of people.

4 days ago in National

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

ByHeart, a manufacturer of organic baby formula, recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday, days after some batches were recalled in an expanding outbreak of infant botulism.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey picks Ann Packer’s ‘Some Bright Nowhere’ for book club

Ann Packer's "Some Bright Nowhere," her first novel in a decade, is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

4 days ago in National

While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends

Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts to flights at 40 major U.S. airports, officials said Monday.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch-rigging scandal

Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians players were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.

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Quick response contained electrical fire on Williamsburg Drive

Champaign firefighters extinguished a small exterior fire before it spread into a home’s attic; no injuries were reported.

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All-Pro heating honors veterans with free furnace and water heater giveaways

Tuscola business donates home heating systems to thank local veterans for their service this Veterans Day.

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Champaign enforces sidewalk snow removal ordinance after overnight snowfall

Property owners in Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown must clear sidewalks by Tuesday morning.

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Neighborhood leaders to be honored at engagement celebration in Champaign

Event precedes Neighborhood Services Advisory Board meeting at City Building Thursday evening.

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State agencies promote Winter Weather Preparedness Week

IEMA and National Weather Service urge Illinois residents to prepare early for snow and cold.

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State officials urge residents to prepare for winter hazards

IEMA-OHS and National Weather Service highlight safety steps during Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

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Health experts urge pneumonia prevention as cases rise this season

OSF HealthCare physician explains how to identify symptoms, avoid infection, and understand treatment options.

5 days ago in Entertainment

What to Stream: ‘Freakier Friday,’ NF, ‘Landman,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and Black Ops 7

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan re-teaming as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo in "Freakier Friday" and albums from 5 Seconds of Summer and the rapper NF are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

5 days ago in National

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

The ceremony held Saturday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a mix of tributes, speeches and performances by acts like Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa and Big Boi of Outkast, along with numerous A-list musical guests.

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Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night

It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

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Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

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Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."

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Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.