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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast
A wild winter storm was expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. and left tens of thousands of customers without power.
From the Editor’s desk: A new column that’s a breath of fresh air for garden enthusiasts
Brock has this rare gift of weaving fun narratives with scientific accuracy.
Southern Illinois player wins $250,000 iLottery jackpot after accidental purchase
Johnston City woman's mistake leads to life-changing win on Illinois Lottery's Magnificent Multiplier game.
Shooting and robbery at Urbana Circle K; police seek information
The victim was promptly transported to a local hospital, where they are currently listed in stable condition.
Illinois, No. 23 Tennessee set for first-ever meeting in Music City Bowl
Illini look to make history with back-to-back nine-win seasons in Nashville showdown.
No. 20 Illinois cruises past SIU in dominant home win
Balanced scoring, strong rebounding fuel 90–55 victory as Illini improve to 10–3.
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more.
Urbana announces 2026 Christmas tree collection dates
Christmas tree pickup for Urbana residents will take place January 12-16; alternative disposal options available.
A simple gift, a powerful message: Bringing hope to youth this Christmas
Sometimes, a bag of Takis or a Chicago sports t-shirt is all it takes to remind a child that they matter.
Ring in the New Year safely: IDOT and law enforcement focus on impaired driving
Increased patrols aim to reduce accidents and ensure safe travel as 2025 ends and 2026 begins.
Illinois State Fair goes digital: Tickets for 2026 will be paperless
Digital ticketing for the 2026 season expected to improve convenience and security for fairgoers.
IDOT marks major milestones in I-57/74 interchange reconstruction
$251.8 million upgrade moves forward in 2025, improving traffic flow and safety.
University of Illinois students make waves at CES with autonomous boating innovations
Interns from the University of Illinois’ Boating Intelligence Design Lab showcase cutting-edge AI technology.
Four in double figures lift Illini women past Purdue
Illinois stays perfect in Big Ten play with an 83–73 road win.
Cold burst breaks midweek for a slightly warmer New Year
Gusty winds and frigid wind chills start the week, but sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures arrive as the calendar turns.
More than 1,200 Ameren customers lost power in Champaign during Sunday storms
Outage near Centennial High School began Sunday evening as crews worked to assess damage and restore service.
Prepare pets for New Year’s Eve celebrations and fireworks
Warm weather and fireworks can add extra stress for pets as families ring in the new year.
Kwanzaa brings communities together
African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.
