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2 weeks ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul says the Clippers are sending him home from their road trip in a shocking late-night move

Chris Paul says the Los Angeles Clippers are sending him home from their road trip, putting a shocking twist on what is expected to be the veteran point guard's final NBA season.

Image shows University of Illinois Women's Basketball coach Shauna Green.

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Illini dominate Bellarmine 90–41 behind Parchment’s double-double

Freshman posts career-high 12 boards as Illinois improves to 6–0 at home.

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Cunningham Children’s Home marked 130 years with Giving Tuesday appeal

Former resident’s longtime holiday tradition showed the lasting impact of compassion.

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Ella Langley set to play the Illinois State Fair

The breakout country star is locked in to play the Illinois State Fair in August of next year.

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ACE Awards celebrate champions of Champaign County arts

Six honorees recognized at City Center ceremony for transformative work in advocacy, creativity, education, and community impact

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Champaign City Council rejects public camping ordinance after strong community opposition

Plan criticized for targeting homeless residents is voted down unanimously after packed meeting and hours of debate.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport's drug-testing body.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris

Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and Maren Morris will help ring in the new year on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," with additional performances by 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa’s Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas

Dua Lipa's three concerts in Mexico are accompanied by an exclusive culinary experience: a pop-up taqueria named La Dua, complete with hot sauce and margaritas.

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City of Champaign to begin yard waste collection December 8

Residents in both Blue and Orange Zones should place bags curbside by 6 a.m. Monday.

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Champaign rallies for Giving Tuesday: Local nonprofits step up to help neighbors in need

From food pantries to clothing programs, area organizations invite donations and volunteers to make a difference this holiday season.

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Powerball jackpot soars to $775 million ahead of Wednesday drawing

Illinois players already cash in big as anticipation builds for one of the largest prizes in Powerball history.

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Danville police announce arrest in 2018 double homicide

Dakota Patton is charged with first-degree murder in deaths of LaTrey Reed and Taniyah Williams.

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Illinois honored with Global Startup Ecosystem Award for Innovation Leadership

State recognized in Paris for excellence in talent, research, investment, and industry support across five categories.

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I-74 eastbound ramp at Lynch Road closed for crash recovery

Drivers urged to find alternate routes; closure expected to last 2–3 hours.

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Champaign activates sidewalk snow removal ordinance after winter storm

Property owners in Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown must clear sidewalks by 10 a.m. Wednesday; Safe Routes to School emphasized.

3 weeks ago in National

Luigi Mangione due in court as fight continues over evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione is due back in court on Tuesday for the second day of a hearing in his bid to bar New York prosecutors from using evidence that they say links him to last year's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

3 weeks ago in National

Northeast prepares for first major snowstorm of season

The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mets agree to contract with free agent reliever Devin Williams, AP source says

Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.

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Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

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Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.

1 day ago in Sports

LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double

LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

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Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown

Mike Macdonald was in no mood to play for a tie, and the Los Angeles Rams' defense had no interest in letting Sam Darnold connect with any of his top receiving options.

2 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.