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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.

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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.

1 week ago in National

A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released

A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.

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Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.

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Author traces family legacy through Chicago history in new novel

Retired attorney weaves fact and fiction to tell grandfather’s story of survival, resilience and immigration.

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Champaign student wins Parkland’s annual persuasive speech contest, advocating for Crisis Nursery

Six Parkland College students won scholarships at the 23rd annual David M. Jones Persuasive Speech Contest, with a Champaign student taking first place for his speech supporting Crisis Nursery.

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Parkland College launches first healthcare apprenticeship with Gibson Area Hospital

Parkland College has launched its first healthcare apprenticeship with Gibson Area Hospital, offering students a paid pathway to become certified surgical technologists.

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Urbana accepting applications to fill vacant Ward 5 city council seat

The City of Urbana is accepting applications through June 3 to fill the Ward 5 City Council seat vacated by Chaundra Bishop on April 28.

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Illinois State Police arrests man after police stand-off with crossbow

A Decatur man shot by police after pointing a crossbow at officers in April has been released from the hospital and taken into custody, facing multiple felony charges.

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Man seriously injured in overnight shooting in Champaign

Police searching for suspect after early morning incident near West Beardsley Avenue.

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Campus crowds fill Illini Union for MatPat’s live media tour stop

More than 850 University of Illinois students attended an evening with YouTube creator MatPat, featuring a live interview, behind-the-scenes discussion.

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Kaufman Lake Updates: No body was pulled from car

Randy Smith from the City of Champaign confirmed that after vehicle was removed officials searched it as well as portions of the lake.

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Active Scene at Kaufman Lake

Vehicle found at Kaufman Lake. Police are still investigating the crime scene in Champaign.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Map of the United States showing tornado reports by state for January 1–April 30, 2026. States are color-coded by report counts with white numbers on each state (e.g., Illinois 119, Oklahoma 46). Total reports: 576. AccuWeather logo in corner.

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Illinois tornado reports soar, leading the nation in early 2026

State records 119 tornadoes from January to April, far above historical averages.

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Domestic-related shooting in Urbana leads to two arrests

Suspect fires gun at ex-girlfriend’s vehicle; police quickly apprehend both occupants of fleeing car.

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CANDID CONVERSATION: Danville mother speaks out after son survives Williams Street shooting

Tanya Lynn Fields describes the physical and emotional challenges her family faces after her son and a friend were shot, calling for awareness and action.

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Champaign man accused in fatal Columbia Avenue shooting denied pretrial release

Charles Haynes appeared in Champaign County court Tuesday for a detention hearing.

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BACH choir to perform four works inspired by Psalm 42

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH) will present a choral concert exploring themes of despair…

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Cunningham Children’s Home launches dining area renovation campaign

$70,000 project aims to refresh kitchens and dining spaces for residential youth, with donations now matched.

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1 hour ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

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The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

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Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

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John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

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John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.