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3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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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Parkland College joins Feed the Need food drive to support local families

Student groups and campus police lead efforts to collect food and diapers for community organizations.

3 weeks ago in World

Former French President Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal in conspiracy case

France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy departed a Paris prison Monday after a Paris appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision, less that three weeks after he began serving a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Rodgers’ struggles continue to mount in Steelers’ loss to Chargers

Aaron Rodgers' tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers began on a high note with four wins in five games to start the season. Since then, however, the 41-year-old quarterback's performance has gotten progressively worse and worse as the Steelers have lost three of four.

3 weeks ago in Sports

MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw certain types of pitches, including tossing balls in the dirt instead of strikes, to ensure successful bets.

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Semi-truck crash closed part of I-74 near Oakwood early Monday

Westbound lanes shut down for several hours as crews clear the scene,

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is going up for auction

Just in time for the theatrical release of "Wicked: For Good," fans will get a chance to own memorabilia from the 1939 original film, "The Wizard of Oz," and one item is especially witchy.

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20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

The race for division titles in the NFL got tighter in Week 13. The Rams, Colts and Steelers became the latest first-place teams to lose Sunday. The Eagles and Ravens lost Thursday. The Patriots play Monday night. Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

25 holiday TV offerings to watch ranging from comedies to rom-coms and cozy mysteries

Whether you prefer something naughty, like the animated movie "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" or nice, like classics "The Sound of Music" and "Home Alone," streamers, cable and broadcast networks offer up festive choices in December.

20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.