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4 weeks ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
Lifestyle
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Get Hooked This Spring
Even though national fishing and boat week is not until June 6th -14th why wait? Our area boasts a lot…
2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, News
Study examines how location-sharing apps affect communication and relationships
University of Illinois research finds technology changes the way people coordinate, connect, and manage privacy.
Summer camp for youth with epilepsy returns to east-central Illinois
CamPossible 2026 offers fun, confidence-building activities at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA
Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
Entertainment News
2 hours ago in Entertainment
As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought
After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Get Hooked This Spring
Even though national fishing and boat week is not until June 6th -14th why wait? Our area boasts a lot…
1 day ago in Entertainment, News
Champaign Wine Walk returns May 30, featuring wines from around the world
Downtown businesses host tastings as community gathers for an afternoon of wine, fun, and local flavor.
1 day ago in Entertainment, News
Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18
Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller
James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.
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