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Cooking up confidence: How one teen found connection through pasta and parfaits
At Cunningham Children's Home, a weekly cooking class is helping a 14-year-old build patience, friendships, and self-worth.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
1 week ago in Sports
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.
Danville Fire Department to conduct live-fire training exercise June 4
Residents near North John Street may notice smoke, traffic congestion and temporary water discoloration during state-required firefighter training.
Phoebe Bridgers surprise show sparks massive fan rush in Champaign
Hundreds lined up outside The Orpheum on Memorial Day after the Grammy-winning artist announced a same-day pop-up performance.
7 ways to honor active military and veterans
Many charities do important work to bridge the gap in care or services needed by veterans or active military members.
Local mobile car detailing service offers full-service cleaning
The "Detail Docs" highlights paint correction and ceramic coating services
Champaign Park District gearing up for busy summer season with concerts, Juneteenth celebrations and new parks
Free community events, playground upgrades and the upcoming Hedge Park highlight summer plans across Champaign.
Semi loses control on I-74, shuts down I-57 southbound ramp near Champaign
A semi-truck experiencing a mechanical issue lost control on I-74 eastbound near milepost 179, striking multiple concrete barriers and traffic control equipment before stopping on a grassy overpass, forcing the temporary closure of the I-57 southbound to I-74 eastbound ramp.
Champaign police seek suspect in Best Buy identity theft, credit fraud case
Champaign Police are seeking the public's help identifying a man who used a stolen identity to open credit accounts and purchase thousands of dollars in electronics from the Best Buy on North Prospect Avenue in March.
5 interesting facts about Memorial Day
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Memorial Day into law on June 28, 1968, officially marking Memorial Day as a national holiday.
Illinois fire marshal urges grilling safety ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend
The Illinois State Fire Marshal is urging residents to inspect their grills and follow fire safety precautions this Memorial Day weekend, as national data shows grills are involved in thousands of home fires and tens of thousands of emergency room visits each year.
Click It or Ticket campaign to run through May 26
According to IDOT data, 252 people not properly restrained were killed in crashes in 2024.
Man injured in shooting on west Bradley Avenue; police seek witnesses
Champaign Police investigating after 30-year-old man wounded during neighborhood gathering; victim in stable condition.
Champaign man arrested in connection with May 23 shooting on Summit Ridge Road
A Champaign man has been arrested after an alleged midday shooting Friday on Summit Ridge Road left a 28-year-old with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to Champaign Police.
Illinois urges responsible drinking ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is urging residents to drink responsibly this Memorial Day weekend, reminding celebrants to designate a sober driver, stay hydrated, and watch for signs of overconsumption as the unofficial start of summer gets underway.
May 16 – May 22 Crimestoppers Booking Report
Champaign County's weekly booking report covers six of seven days for the period of May 16-22, with a total of 98 bookings recorded. Sunday saw the highest single-day total at 24, with DUI, assault and battery, and theft among the most common charges.
Body found during demolition of building in downtown Danville
Williams was found inside the building and pronounced dead at the scene.
