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Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

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The Avett Brothers to perform at the Illinois State Fair

The Avett Brothers to perform at the Illinois State Fair

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Winners of Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge announced

Winners of Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge announced

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The winners of the month-long Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge have been chosen. Read moreWinners of Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge announced

Young Americans discouraged about the job market, study shows

Young Americans discouraged about the job market, study shows

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Experts warn of human trafficking at FIFA World Cup

Experts warn of human trafficking at FIFA World Cup

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I scream, you scream... for silence! Ice cream spoon silences your phone

I scream, you scream... for silence! Ice cream spoon silences your phone

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Iconic movie car gets a traffic ticket... while sitting in a museum

Iconic movie car gets a traffic ticket... while sitting in a museum

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Savannah Guthrie to host new 'Wordle' game show

Savannah Guthrie to host new 'Wordle' game show

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Americans scaling back on summer travel plans

Americans scaling back on summer travel plans

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Wandering bear roams neighborhood, climbs trees

Wandering bear roams neighborhood, climbs trees

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Young Americans discouraged about the job market, study shows

Young Americans discouraged about the job market, study shows

Experts warn of human trafficking at FIFA World Cup

Experts warn of human trafficking at FIFA World Cup

I scream, you scream... for silence! Ice cream spoon silences your phone

I scream, you scream... for silence! Ice cream spoon silences your phone

Iconic movie car gets a traffic ticket... while sitting in a museum

Iconic movie car gets a traffic ticket... while sitting in a museum

Teachers get 'tatted' for school fundraiser

Teachers get 'tatted' for school fundraiser

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18-year-old graduates law school

18-year-old graduates law school

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Nerds and Mother's frosted animal crackers team up for sweet collaboration

Nerds and Mother's frosted animal crackers team up for sweet collaboration

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Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

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Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less. The e-c… Read moreAmazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

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In a trial featuring a clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, neither of the tech titans has emerged as an overly sympathetic character. But nobody has mor… Read moreIn a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Sullivan school officials weigh stricter classroom phone enforcement

Sullivan school officials weigh stricter classroom phone enforcement

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The Sullivan school board wants to take it up a notch, as students could be required to lock their phones in a Yondr pouch during class and lunch periods. Read moreSullivan school officials weigh stricter classroom phone enforcement

Urbana City Council approves new fire chief, ARPA funding reallocations

Urbana City Council approves new fire chief, ARPA funding reallocations

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The Urbana City Council approved Steven Doggett as the city's new fire chief and voted to reallocate American Rescue Plan Act dollars during its meeting Monday night. Read moreUrbana City Council approves new fire chief, ARPA funding reallocations

Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

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The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine. … Read morePassengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts

Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts

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The U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections. The decision … Read moreSupreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts

Illinois has been hit with nation-leading 109 tornadoes this year

Illinois has been hit with nation-leading 109 tornadoes this year

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So far, through May 11, the state has reported 109 tornadoes, and we're not into the summer months just yet. Read moreIllinois has been hit with nation-leading 109 tornadoes this year

ADM celebrates opening of 24/7 food-grade trucking wash facility

ADM celebrates opening of 24/7 food-grade trucking wash facility

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The new six-bay, food-grade wash facility is designed to operate 24/7, ensuring trailers are consistently cleaned and sanitized. Read moreADM celebrates opening of 24/7 food-grade trucking wash facility

IL House committee approves bill regulating e-bikes, other high-speed vehicles

IL House committee approves bill regulating e-bikes, other high-speed vehicles

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This is a top priority for the Secretary of State's office as more young people are starting to use these devices. Read moreIL House committee approves bill regulating e-bikes, other high-speed vehicles

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Family honors late business owner Greg Hostetler with annual Mt. Zion car show

Family honors late business owner Greg Hostetler with annual Mt. Zion car show

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Greg Hostetler owned Greg's Towing and Recovery in Mt. Zion before he was shot and killed in May 2024. Read moreFamily honors late business owner Greg Hostetler with annual Mt. Zion car show

Report finds school cell phone bans have mixed results

Report finds school cell phone bans have mixed results

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Honey, get my net! Redneck Fishing Tournament heads to Browning

Honey, get my net! Redneck Fishing Tournament heads to Browning

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Here are the top baby names of 2025

Here are the top baby names of 2025

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Shear perfection: Lamb Mowers makes yard work entertaining in D.C.

Shear perfection: Lamb Mowers makes yard work entertaining in D.C.

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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency

Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency

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President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This marks a surprising comeback for Hamilton, a former Navy SEA… Read moreTrump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency

U-Haul hits trees, other cars during wild crash

U-Haul hits trees, other cars during wild crash

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Senior pranks galore at Maroa-Forsyth High School

Senior pranks galore at Maroa-Forsyth High School

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Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president

Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is defending a plan to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project.… Read moreThune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president

Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital launch nursing program

Millikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital launch nursing program

Updated 17 hrs ago

Nursing students in their junior or senior year can apply to the program, and Millikin staff will select six applicants. Read moreMillikin University and Decatur Memorial Hospital launch nursing program

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records

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Oil prices rose as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but U.S. stocks nevertheless inched to more records. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 2.9% … Read moreOil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records

Trump nominates David Cummins to head the TSA after a rocky period for the agency

Trump nominates David Cummins to head the TSA after a rocky period for the agency

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President Donald Trump is nominating David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration. The agency has faced challenges recently, with employees going u… Read moreTrump nominates David Cummins to head the TSA after a rocky period for the agency

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