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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller
James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers
The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.
National water safety month highlights silent dangers of drowning
Red cross urges families to supervise, learn safety skills, and use life jackets to prevent tragedies.
Danville police arrest teen after domestic-related shooting
Victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; investigation ongoing.
Study examines how location-sharing apps affect communication and relationships
University of Illinois research finds technology changes the way people coordinate, connect, and manage privacy.
Two killed, several injured in McLean county crash
SUV and passenger van collide east of normal, investigation ongoing.
Sheriff’s office warns residents of phone scams impersonating deputies
Scammers are using fake calls and spoofed numbers to demand payments, sheriff’s office says.
Summer camp for youth with epilepsy returns to east-central Illinois
CamPossible 2026 offers fun, confidence-building activities at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson.
OSF audiologist warns parents in east-central Illinois about children’s hearing loss
Experts say noise exposure, earbuds, and untreated infections can contribute to long-term hearing issues.
2 weeks 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 weeks ago in Entertainment
Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury
Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to reach the East finals
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Illini baseball earns No. 9 Seed, open Big Ten Tournament against Iowa
Illinois begins postseason play Tuesday in Omaha as revamped tournament format debuts.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year
Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.
2 weeks ago in World
Italy’s foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians dead in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, four days after they were reported missing.
2 weeks 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.
Traffic restored After two-vehicle crash closes IL Route 49
Northbound and southbound lanes temporarily detoured near Edgar County; no injuries reported.
Champaign man arrested after overnight shooting incident
Police say no injuries were reported after argument escalated on West Springfield Avenue.
