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3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist admit their involvement
Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world's most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday.
The Literary offers free meals for SNAP recipients amid funding uncertainty
Downtown Champaign café launches “Oh SNAP!” menu to support neighbors in need.
Early detection saves lives: Area clinics stress breast cancer awareness this fall
Carle, Christie, and OSF providers encourage Champaign-Urbana women to learn the early warning signs.
Updated Champaign County food pantry map expands support for Illinois residents
Interactive tool now includes resources to help fight food insecurity across the region.
Urbana man sentenced to 30 years in fatal hit-and-run that killed two women
Julio Cucul-Bol accepted plea deal after crash that claimed lives of college-aged victims.
CAMPUS SHOOTING UPDATE: Cameras and video lead to suspect arrest
“Sometimes people think what they saw isn’t important — but what might not seem like much to you could be exactly what we need.”
3 weeks ago in Sports
Manny Pacquiao hints at possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao has hinted a rematch of his 2015 blockbuster with Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be on the cards next year. "Right now we have a lot of negotiations about my next fight — there's a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather," Pacquiao told a news conference Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Guerrero homers off Ohtani as Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4
Dodger Stadium was still shaking with joy when Monday turned to Tuesday as the Toronto Blue Jays trudged into their clubhouse. Their 18-inning loss in Game 3 felt like a monumental setback that might have already decided the World Series.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Hurricane Melissa weakens as it churns across Cuba as a Category 2 storm
Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
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Local expert discusses heat pumps: A smart choice for central Illinois homeowners
Local HVAC expert Kurt Fletcher explains how modern heat pump systems offer year-round comfort and savings.
Michael Cervantes named interim Deputy Chief of Urbana Police Department
Cervantes becomes the first Hispanic Deputy Chief in Urbana’s history.
Illini Freshman Erica Finney out for 2025-26 season after knee surgeries
Australian guard Finney undergoes bilateral knee procedures, sidelining her for her debut season with the Fighting Illini.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Kelsey Grammer, 70, announces the birth of his 8th child: ‘Isn’t that lovely?’
It's a boy — named Christopher — for 70-year-old actor Kelsey Grammer and his wife Kayte Walsh. The "Frasier" star announced his latest baby news on Monday's edition of the "Pod Meets World" podcast.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
40 years later, Michael J. Fox looks back on ‘Back to the Future’
It's been 40 years since "Back to the Future" debuted in theaters, but neither time, nor Parkinson's disease has done much — regardless of what he says — to diminish Fox's boyish good nature.
4 weeks ago in World
Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the army to immediately carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza, and Hamas responded by saying it would delay handing over the body of a hostage, putting new pressure on the tenuous U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Illini’s Kylan Boswell named to Jerry West Award watch list
Senior guard recognized among nation’s top shooting guards for 2025–26 season.
4 weeks ago in Trending, World
Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica as its strongest storm since records began
Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.
4 weeks ago in National
Hegseth says US carried out 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll
About two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some way this year, with parents of kids under 18 especially likely to have plans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript featuring the Cat in the Hat and celebrating the United States will be published next year, just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
