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Danville astronaut Joe Tanner to be inducted to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in May
Tanner will come back to Danville and take part in the 200th celebration of Vermilion County later this year.
SHOOTING UPDATE: Parents notified by email BTW gymnasium was hit by gunfire
“As a parent, it’s scary to get that first message and not know exactly what’s going on."
llinois basketball faces challenge with Kylan Boswell sidelined
Boswell is expected to miss upcoming road games against Purdue, Nebraska, and Michigan State.
Urbana police investigate shooting on Eads Street and BTW STEM Academy; no injuries reported
Booker T. Washington Academy placed on lockdown; police seek public tips regarding dark SUV and suspects.
U of I Board of Trustees approves tuition, fee and housing increases across all campus
Rate changes beginning fall 2026 include a 2% tuition hike for in-state undergraduates at Urbana-Champaign.
Severe blood shortage prompts urgent call for donors across central Illinois
Red Cross reports 35% drop in blood supply as flu season and winter weather disrupt donations.
DSC Tree of Hope campaign enters final stretch toward $300,000 goal
With $22,000 left to raise, Developmental Services Center asks community to help finish its largest fundraiser of the year.
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The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract
Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.
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Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win
Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City
Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.
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Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.
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Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
The Hoosiers toppled Miami 27-21.
Driver ticketed after attempting to pass train in Champaign
No injuries reported in Monday afternoon collision near Springfield Avenue and Ginger Bend Drive.
Protesters rally in Champaign against Trump administration despite freezing temperatures
Hundreds gather at West Side Park to oppose immigration policies, military actions and congressional inaction.
District 3 town hall co-hosted by Hendrix, Clayborn spotlights collaboration and community concerns
City, school and county leaders joined residents for wide-ranging discussion on housing, safety, education and transparency.
Public gathered for 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide celebration
Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons delivered keynote as community leaders were honored at Krannert Center.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.
Mahomet Polar Plunge returns in 2026 to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes: Community Focus with Callie Luttman
Organizers hope to build on a long tradition as the state’s longest-running Polar Plunge raises funds for Region I programs.
