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Community
1 hour ago
RACES marks 25 years during sexual assault awareness month: Community Focus with Callie Luttman

In addition to direct services, RACES plays a major role in prevention efforts, delivering age-appropriate education programs in schools and community settings.

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Business
16 hours ago
Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centers

Lawmakers hear of rising demand in second hearing of three

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Crime
18 hours ago
Crime Stoppers seeks help identifying suspect in Walmart theft attempt

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking help identifying a man who attempted to steal nearly $900 in merchandise from a Champaign Walmart in July 2025.

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
2 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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