Lifestyle
American Lung Association to release annual air quality report on Earth Day
State of the air report will grade Illinois counties and highlight health risks, especially for children.
Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record
Participation and success rates continue to rise across the state.
3 days ago in Music, Lifestyle
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
Features
3 days ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
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58 minutes ago in National, Trending
Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US
Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continued to threaten rain and pose flooding risks Thursday after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.
1 hour ago in National, Trending
Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Tiger Woods ' attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records following his arrest last month in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence.
1 hour ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.
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1 hour ago in Entertainment, Music
Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…
1 hour ago in Entertainment
Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’
Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, News
Ebertfest returns to Champaign for “One Last Dance”
Historic film festival celebrates more than 25 years at the Virginia Theatre with final two-day event.
2 days ago in Entertainment, News
Parkland College Jazz Combo to perform spring concert April 27
The performance will feature a mix of classic jazz standards and original arrangements.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet
Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.






