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5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport
Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.
5 days ago in National
Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT
The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
Champaign-Urbana celebrates Pride Month with support, visibility and community
Local organizations and events highlight resources for LGBTQ+ residents while fostering inclusion throughout June and beyond.
Illinois veteran’s agency promotes PTSD awareness and treatment resources
Department releases public service announcements during PTSD Awareness Month to encourage veterans and others to seek help.
Crime Stoppers seeks public’s help in Champaign shooting investigation
Authorities searching for suspect after man suffers life-threatening injuries in May 6 confrontation.
Mitchell praises Champaign-Urbana, touts Democratic record during campaign stop
Lieutenant governor candidate says local leaders ‘really like each other’ and argues Illinois Democrats are focused on helping working families.
5 days ago in Entertainment
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.
ADCRC launches statewide survey to guide reparations policy recommendations
Residents can share experiences and priorities through Sept. 6 as commission gathers public input on housing, economic and health-related policies.
5 days ago in Entertainment
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters
Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.
5 days ago in World
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.
5 days ago in Sports
The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York
It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.
Session slog ends in $59B budget, new taxes on social media companies, crypto, fantasy sports
Gas tax increase suspended while new taxes on businesses plug revenue hole.
Champaign Police investigating two overnight shootings, seek public help
Champaign Police are investigating two separate overnight shooting incidents after a 17-year-old and a 36-year-old arrived at a local emergency room in the early morning hours of May 31 with gunshot wounds. Police have been unable to locate crime scenes in either case and are asking for the public's help.
May 23 – May 29 Crimestoppers Booking Report
Our weekly booking report covers five of seven days for the period of May 23-29, with 114 total bookings recorded. Tuesday was the busiest day with 26 bookings, including a notable 14 assault and battery charges in a single day.
19 Illinois officers receive Law Enforcement Medal of Honor for heroism in 2025
Nineteen Illinois law enforcement officers from six agencies were awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in Springfield on Wednesday, recognized for acts of heroism in 2025 that included entering a burning building, jumping into a frozen pond, and shielding civilians from armed suspects.
Champaign-Urbana posts 15 straight months of job growth, but unemployment rate ticks up
The Champaign-Urbana metro area reached 15 consecutive months of year-over-year job growth in April, according to new state data — but unemployment rates rose across all 12 of Illinois' metro areas, with Champaign-Urbana posting the largest increase in the state at 3.8%.
The Family Room hosting donation drive Saturday in Champaign
The Family Room is accepting donations of children's clothing, shoes, books, diapers, and more this Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 414 S. Staley Rd. in Champaign.
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors as supply drops ahead of summer trauma season
The American Red Cross is urgently calling for blood and platelet donors after scheduled donations dropped sharply in recent weeks, threatening the national blood supply heading into summer trauma season — the deadliest stretch of the year for severe injuries.
Bielema, Illini players headed to Wrigley Field for Illini Night on June 2
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema and defensive back Matthew Bailey will guest conduct the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field on June 2 during Illini Night, with defensive lineman Joe Barna throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs take on the Athletics.
1 week ago in , Hayley Siefert
Local realtors Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker say choosing the right agent starts with asking questions
Hayley Siefert and Heather Baker encourage buyers and sellers to interview multiple realtors before making a decision.
