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4 weeks ago in Sports
Cade Cunningham has 25 points and 10 assists to lift Pistons past Cavs 107-97 for a 2-0 lead
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
UIUC postpones finals and assignments amid widespread Canvas cybersecurity breach
University among thousands affected as vendor investigates data exposure impacting student access to coursework.
Portion of Honeysuckle Lane closed starting Thursday for sewer installation
Honeysuckle Lane north of Paula Drive will be fully closed to through traffic starting May 7 for sewer installation work expected to last two to three weeks.
Combe Incorporated to invest $30 million in Rantoul expansion, backed by $5 million state grant
Combe Incorporated will invest $30 million to expand its Rantoul manufacturing facility, backed by a $5 million state grant, creating more than 20 new jobs and retaining over 100 existing positions.
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In to hold three-night Mother’s Day weekend event
The Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In in Gibson City is celebrating Mother's Day weekend with themed movies, a craft market, giveaways, and free future show tickets for all moms on Sunday.
Parkland College expands apprenticeship partnership with Sam Leman Automotive Group
Parkland College has launched a new automotive apprenticeship with Sam Leman Automotive Group, offering students a paid, three-year pathway to a degree and industry certifications.
4 weeks ago in National
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday and be focused on those who owe $100,000 or more.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.
4 weeks ago in World
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
Iran has created a government agency to vet and tax vessels seeking passage through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping data company reported Thursday, as Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals for ending the war.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, "From Maracaná Stadium, here is "Dai Dai," the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026." She also included a mention of Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking charge in central Florida in his latest run-in with law enforcement.
Local HVAC company giving away free air conditioner to a first responder, apply by Saturday
All-Pro Heating & Air is giving away a free air conditioner and installation to a local first responder or dispatcher. The deadline to apply or nominate someone is May 10.
Downtown Danville Inc. announces Entrepreneur Launch Lab
The Entrepreneur Launch Lab is designed for early-stage founders, small business owners, and anyone exploring a new business idea.
Champaign Unit 4 invites community to weigh in on middle school facilities planning
Champaign Unit 4 is hosting three community open houses May 12-14 to gather input on the future of its five middle school facilities.
Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers today in Champaign County
Highs in the low 60s, gusty winds, and occasional brief rain through the evening.
Champaign police locate owner of submerged vehicle, say no involvement in lake incident
Officials say investigation continues into how a car ended up in a Champaign-area lake and how damage occurred.
Mahomet salon hosting fundraiser for employee battling breast cancer
Salon 105 will host an event featuring local vendors, food, music and family activities to support a co-worker undergoing cancer treatment.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Electrical fire will keep the Broadway theater that hosts ‘The Book of Mormon’ closed through May 17
The long-running Broadway hit "The Book of Mormon" will close its doors through May 17 as its theater undergoes repairs after a fire shut down the musical.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss
The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.
