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2 hours ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

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Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Get Hooked This Spring

Big fish mounted on a brown oval background with two fishing rods crossed overhead in an X shape.

Even though national fishing and boat week is not until June 6th -14th why wait? Our area boasts a lot…

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, News

Study examines how location-sharing apps affect communication and relationships

Angled group of tablets and smartphones resting on a laptop keyboard, screens filled with colorful app icons.

University of Illinois research finds technology changes the way people coordinate, connect, and manage privacy.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Summer camp for youth with epilepsy returns to east-central Illinois

Three people in a canoe on calm water wearing bright orange life jackets, paddling with red oars.

CamPossible 2026 offers fun, confidence-building activities at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson.

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4 weeks ago in Features

Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help

One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.

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1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

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2 hours ago in Entertainment

As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought

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After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Get Hooked This Spring

Big fish mounted on a brown oval background with two fishing rods crossed overhead in an X shape.

Even though national fishing and boat week is not until June 6th -14th why wait? Our area boasts a lot…

1 day ago in Entertainment, News

Champaign Wine Walk returns May 30, featuring wines from around the world

Three wine glasses on a marble table with assorted bottles in the background.

Downtown businesses host tastings as community gathers for an afternoon of wine, fun, and local flavor.

1 day ago in Entertainment, News

Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18

Male singer with long dreadlocks and beard singing with eyes closed into a microphone on stage in a turquoise shirt on a sunny performance.

Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.

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