Nicole Beals

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How long does a person need to live in Champaign to be considered a townie? I’ve been her over 20 years now. I love it! It’s the perfect size and close enough to St. Louis, Indy and Chicago, to make weekend visits or just day trips. Of course, St. Louis is the most important to my family. That’s where Busch Stadium is!

I can’t say that I knew at a young age I wanted to be in radio. Originally I wanted to be a teacher. I later decided that probably wasn’t a great plan, especially when it comes to math. I’ve always loved music. Now, I get to listen to music all day, talk to some great listeners and there is very little math involved (just a little addition and subtraction sometimes). I always knew I wanted to be a mom and my husband and I have been blessed with 3 amazing kids who have grown up way too fast!

 

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32 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

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The new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include Swift's blockbuster 2014 pop album "1989," Beyoncé's era-defining 2008 anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," Khan's genre-blending hit "I Feel for You," Vince Gill's emotional ballad "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and The Go-Go's groundbreaking debut album "Beauty and the Beat."

11 minutes ago in Entertainment, News

Sholem Aquatic Center opens May 23 for summer fun

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Group of kids and adults in inflatable inner tubes at a crowded outdoor water park, with a tall viewing platform in the background.

Champaign’s premier pool offers slides, lap lanes, swim lessons, and family-friendly activities through Labor Day.

18 hours ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

20 years after a 22-minute ovation, Guillermo del Toro and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ return to Cannes

Twenty years ago, Guillermo del Toro premiered "Pan's Labyrinth" at the Cannes Film Festival. He went in anxious. It was toward the end of the festival and many journalists had left. The movie's production had been a nightmare.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, News

Danville kicks off summer with Artisan Summer Luau at Temple Plaza

First Fridays combines tropical flavors, live steel drum music, and local artisans on June 5.