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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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week ago in Sports
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed
Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.
Consignment auction at Gordyville USA seeks equipment sellers for June event
Two-day auction in Gifford aims to connect sellers with hundreds of potential buyers.
