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President Donald Trump says he may call Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, after Putin skipped peace talks between Russia ...

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The Rockets are hungry for a state trophy, and after another great sectional meet, they believe this is the year to bring it ...

The 2A Girl’s Track and Field Sectional in Monticello on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Ahead of his commencement address to the Class of 2025, we asked outgoing UI chancellor Robert Jones what he’d say to ...

Gazette: “I truly care about this district and the community I’m fortunate to be a part of. I’m fully committed to ...

Her focus on building community partnerships while enhancing educational opportunities has created lasting positive change ...

At least 93 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip. Strikes overnight hit across Gaza, including the ...

A construction magnate and more than a dozen other people have surrendered to police on criminal negligence charges for the ...

Parkland College celebrated its Class of 2025 at Krannert Center for the Performing Art’s Great Hall in Urbana on Thursday, ...

House Republicans are preparing to push their hard-fought package of tax breaks and spending cuts through its next hurdle in the Budget Committee. But renegade conservatives have warned they'll vote ...