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Crime
2 days ago
April 11 – April 17 Crimestoppers Booking Report

This week’s report has six days of data, with the sheriff’s office not having data from the 14th.

News
2 days ago
Paula Drive closure extended Through April 24; McKinley Avenue closure postponed

Paula Drive remains closed through April 24 for water main work, while a planned closure of McKinley Avenue has been postponed indefinitely.

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College
2 days ago
Parkland College professor, student recognized at statewide math conference

A Parkland College professor and sophomore student were honored at the statewide IMACC conference, receiving a distinguished service award and a $1,250 scholarship respectively.

News
2 days ago
Severe storms triggered tornado warnings, damage across east-central Illinois

Powerful system swept Midwest, bringing high winds, debris, and widespread alerts Friday night.

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College
3 days ago
U of I Men’s Basketball signs Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens

Illinois has signed Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens, a three-time state champion forward from Milwaukee, to its 2026 recruiting class.

News
3 days ago
You Don’t Have to Smoke to Get Lung Cancer. Here’s What Else Puts You at Risk.

An OSF HealthCare oncologist outlines three reasons non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer, from cooking fumes to genetic predispositions.

Community
3 days ago
Australian man finds his birth mother In Danville

“All these years I haven’t had kids around or grandkids, and now I have three grandsons and 14 great grand kids.”

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Entertainment
3 days ago
Ebertfest 2026 opens in Champaign with “The Last Dance” theme

Two-day film festival begins with opening remarks and full slate of screenings.

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