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2 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Patrick Ireland appointed new Director of Sales at Illini Media Group

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Ireland is ready to lead Illini Media Group’s sales team and help local businesses leverage the power of radio and media advertising.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

1 week ago in Lifestyle, News

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Thank you, Pilgram Missionary Baptist Church, for your hospitality and warmth

In a world too often defined by division, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church reminded us of the power of community, kindness, and celebration of others’ successes.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.

Features

2 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.

3 weeks 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.

Entertainment News

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

13 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."

3 days ago in Entertainment, News

New online guide offers comprehensive list of live music events in central Illinois

Stage with a drum kit and keyboards silhouetted against pink-purple lights; overlay reads 'Central-Illinois Music Guide' and 'Where The Music Lives' with a treble clef icon.

Central Illinois Music Guide: Where the Music Lives" covers Champaign, Vermilion, Piatt, Ford, and Iroquois counties.

4 days ago in Entertainment, News

Arrowhead Lanes & Western Bowl open summer league registration, offering group deals

Group of young adults posing for a photo at a bowling alley with trophies in the background (collage) .

Arrowhead Lanes & Western Bowl is now accepting summer league registrations and offering Monday through Thursday group specials starting at $15 per person.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

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