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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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No. 20 Illinois cruises past SIU in dominant home win

Balanced scoring, strong rebounding fuel 90–55 victory as Illini improve to 10–3.

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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.

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Urbana announces 2026 Christmas tree collection dates

Christmas tree pickup for Urbana residents will take place January 12-16; alternative disposal options available.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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IDOT marks major milestones in I-57/74 interchange reconstruction

$251.8 million upgrade moves forward in 2025, improving traffic flow and safety.

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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.

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green talks about Oregon State.

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Four in double figures lift Illini women past Purdue

Illinois stays perfect in Big Ten play with an 83–73 road win.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

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‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes

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Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" took top honors at Sunday's 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao's Shakespeare drama "Hamnet" pulled off an upset over "Sinners" to win best film, drama.

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer ‘Primate’ second

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"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kept on smoldering at the box office, taking the top spot for a fourth straight week on a relatively quiet weekend as the January doldrums began setting in for the industry.

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Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

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Bob Weir, the guitarist and singer who as an essential member of the Grateful Dead helped found the sound of the San Francisco counterculture of the 1960s and kept it alive through decades of endless tours and marathon jams, has died. He was 78.