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Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday drawing
Springfield ticket wins $200,000 as Illinois players join another billion-dollar run.
Central Illinois job market tightens as fall 2025 closes
High competition persists in Danville and Champaign, with job seekers still outnumbering openings despite easing pressure in Champaign.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season
Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.
1 week ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.
1 week ago in Sports
Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was "crazy" that Anthony Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.
1 week ago in World
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him, a bloody massacre erupted as two gunmen targeted Jews during Hanukkah festivities at a park close to the shore.
Illinois men’s basketball adds Croatian forward Toni Bilic to roster
Six-foot-eight wing will practice and develop with the Illini as a midseason addition but will not play this season.
Courier Cafe closes temporarily after brick facade issue discovered
Owners cite structural concerns at historic Urbana building.
Business that opened and closed in 2025 – and what will open in 2026
The county’s dining scene also saw several new local and regional eateries open in 2025.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.
1 week ago in World
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
1 week ago in Sports
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
Payroll jobs rise in several Illinois metro areas as Chicago, Champaign hit September records
State data shows mixed employment trends, with gains in Chicago and Springfield and declines elsewhere.
Moody’s upgrades Champaign Unit 4 credit rating to Aa1
District cites strong finances, growing tax base and savings for taxpayers.
Moments of hope bring peace to youth and staff at Cunningham Children’s Home
A chapel conversation and shared music highlight the power of connection during the holidays.
Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plans starting Jan. 1
Get Covered Illinois says consumers need more time to compare plans, costs.
New Illinois law expands state police authority in online child crime cases
Legislation aims to close jurisdictional gaps and strengthen investigations of internet-based child exploitation.
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors
Wagler shines with scoring, playmaking in wins over Ohio State and Nebraska.
1 week ago in World
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend.
