Lifestyle

21 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, News

5 Smart Ways Champaign-Urbana Consumers Can Save Money Right Now

In today’s economy, saving money isn’t just about cutting back—it’s about being smarter with how you spend. From grocery bills…

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Champaign VA clinic to open at Carle Health Mattis Avenue facility

new location will expand primary care services for veterans across the champaign-urbana area.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Illinois woman wins $800,000 in lucky day lotto using her children’s birthdays

‘Jenny’ celebrates surprise jackpot, plans to fund children’s education and a family vacation.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

1 week ago in Agriculture, Community, Food Scene, Lifestyle, News

All-natural ways to protect food gardens from pests

More people than ever are choosing to grow their own food this year. Whether driven by rising grocery costs, an…

Features

1 month ago in Features, Trending

Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.

Entertainment News

11 minutes ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

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NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

13 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

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Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

22 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’

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Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...

31 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

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The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock's Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their...

33 minutes ago in Entertainment, Sports

Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993

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The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...

2 days ago in Entertainment, News

EBERTFEST EVENT UPDATE: Presidential Medallion Ceremony canceled at Ebert Symposium

Reception and film screening of The Wiz to proceed as scheduled.

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