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A pen-pal friendship led them to U of I’s ACES Family Academies. Here’s what they found.
A years-long pen-pal friendship between a U of I alumna and an 11-year-old girl led the pair to attend ACES Family Academies together on the Urbana-Champaign campus last summer.
Metro-East woman wins $1 million on $10 scratch-off bought at favorite local store
Winning Money Match ticket purchased at neighborhood convenience store.
Carriage Crossing hosting all-day bingo fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association on June 19
Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Champaign is hosting an all-day bingo fundraiser on June 19 to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, with prizes and guest callers throughout the day.
The Beat on Market Street returns this summer with four themed block parties in downtown Champaign
The Beat on Market Street is returning this summer with four themed block parties on the second Saturday of June, July, August, and September in downtown Champaign.
Mid-Century Modern architecture tour coming to Champaign-Urbana on May 23
The second annual CU MCM Open House on May 23 gives Champaign-Urbana residents a rare chance to tour seven Mid-Century Modern buildings, including private homes, for $40.
Champaign County Chamber hosts National Civics Bee, three students advance to state competition
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee at Parkland College on May 9, with three middle school students advancing to the state competition in Springfield on July 31.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Gotterup posts lowest score and Scheffler survives rough start in wind-swept PGA Championship
Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind and treacherous greens Friday in the PGA Championship and then poured it on at the end with three straight birdies, giving him a 5-under 65 for the low round of the tournament.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader
The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book
Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.
Urbana music teacher recognized nationally for making a difference
Stacey Peterik honored for helping students grow as musicians and individuals across USD 116.
Virginia Theatre to screen Young Frankenstein in honor of Mel Brooks’s 100th birthday
The Virginia Theatre will screen Mel Brooks's 1974 classic Young Frankenstein on June 28 as part of the News-Gazette Film Series, celebrating the comedy legend's 100th birthday.
Urbana man sentenced to 15 years for stabbing wife during domestic dispute
Victim required surgery after suffering serious injuries during a 2025 incident on Gurth Drive.
Late-night Danville house fire results in total loss on Tillman Avenue
Firefighters battled heavy flames through the roof of a single-family home Thursday night using defensive exterior operations.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’
As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
3 weeks ago in World
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Parkland College holds two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center
Parkland College held two commencement ceremonies Thursday at Krannert Center, including the college's first-ever dedicated Health Professions Commencement and Pinning ceremony.
