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4 weeks ago in Sports
Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs to dominant 28-7 win over Commanders, their 9th straight in the series
Patrick Mahomes wound up throwing for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Chiefs' defense was just as dominant as their high-flying offense over the final 30 minutes, helping Kansas City pull away from a halftime tie for a 28-7 victory over the Commanders on a cold night at Arrowhead Stadium.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Freeman’s homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic
Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in an instant classic Monday night.
Nationwide recall of Golden Island Fire-Grilled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky due to metal contamination
Over 2 million pounds of jerky sold at Costco and Sam’s Club are affected.
Simplify your Thanksgiving planning with these stress-free tips for Champaign-Urbana hosts
From food prep to festive touches, local experts share ways to make your Thanksgiving easier and more enjoyable this year.
Decatur Illinois Extension pumpkin-smashing event open to Champaign residents
Help reduce environmental impact by recycling your pumpkin at this free community event in Decatur on November 8.
Illinois women’s basketball announces 2025-26 promotions schedule
From Halloween fun to “Pack the House” night, Illinois Athletics is offering an exciting line-up of promotions and events for fans of all ages this season.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics
At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That was all it took to get him hooked on sliding. Meet the newest fan of the U.S. bobsled and skeleton program: a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a founding member of Public Enemy, a reality show star and now, an aspiring slider.
Champaign hosts community meetings for street outreach and violence interruption
City of Champaign partners with Acclivus Inc. to discuss goals and opportunities for violence reduction.
Serbian point guard receives eligibility approval for the 2025-26 season after NCAA review
Serbian point guard receives eligibility approval for the 2025-26 season after NCAA review.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Cheating beyond ChatGPT: Agentic browsers present risks to universities
Pangram reports that new AI-enabled browsers, such as OpenAI's Atlas, raise concerns about academic integrity and student data privacy in universities.
Champaign County 4-H team wins national livestock judging contest
The Champaign County 4-H Livestock Judging Team secures a spot at the International Livestock Judging Contest in Scotland.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
10 hidden cities where your career could take off in 2026
HousingAnywhere reports that emerging cities like Porto, Leipzig, and Valencia are ideal for career growth, affordability, and quality of life in 2026.
Fourth Annual CU International Film Festival set for November 8
An evening of global cinema and local cuisine.
Trick-or-Treating hours for central Illinois
Communities across the region set their official Halloween hours for young trick-or-treaters.
4 weeks ago in Music
20 slang words popularized by hit songs
Stacker culled through news and entertainment resources to come up with a list of 20 slang words that originated from or were popularized by songs.
The 1887 law that powers modern agricultural science at U of I
As ACES continues to evolve, its mission is to provide science-backed solutions to the world’s pressing challenges.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors.
Danville Police Department issues safety reminders ahead of Halloween
Officers urge parents, kids, and drivers to stay alert and plan ahead for trick-or-treating safety.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate
On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: "It's Not That Deep." It's the title of her energetic dance-pop record, and a celebration of life's joys and messiness — all of which appear across its 11 tracks.
Champaign County group fights crime with community-focused programs
DREAAM's "Hope for the Future" initiative partners with local police to reduce violence and empower at-risk youth.
