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College
4 hours 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
5 hours 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
6 hours 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
7 hours ago
Ebertfest 2026 opens in Champaign with “The Last Dance” theme

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

IL State News
7 hours ago
Illinois unemployment ticks up in February as payrolls decline

Illinois’ unemployment rate rose to 5.0% in February as the state shed nearly 18,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the state’s employment security agency.

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Elections
8 hours ago
Barbara Flynn Currie, the first woman to serve as IL House majority leader, passes at 85

Trailblazing lawmaker served 40 years in IL House, 22 as majority leader.

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News
8 hours ago
Bears have plenty of options in NFL draft in trying to improve team

The Bears could use some more help protecting Caleb Williams and taking down the other team’s quarterback.

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News
9 hours ago
Goodwill marks Earth Week with 11.6 million pounds diverted from landfills

Sustainability efforts highlight reuse impact and future expansion in Champaign.

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