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At Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in Champaign-Urbana, volunteers don't just fill stomachs. They're connecting neighbors, finding housing, and building the kind of community that changes lives one meal at a time.
Ryan Pipkins struck out five batters and drove in runs to lead Champaign Central to a 3-1 playoff victory. The Maroons are now one win away from their third sectional title in four years.
A free fossil discovery program at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve lets children experience the thrill of paleontology through hands-on digging. Young explorers can even take home their prehistoric finds.
Moving doesn't have to mean choosing between your wallet and the planet. Furniture experts are showing people how to build beautiful homes without creating tons of landfill waste.
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in 2022 and changed its path around the sun. The success proves humanity could defend Earth from a dangerous space rock heading our way.
University of Illinois students are experiencing once-in-a-generation excitement as their basketball team advances to the Final Four. From sold-out student tickets to professors extending deadlines, campus is celebrating together.
New research from Uganda's informal settlements shows exactly what displaced young people need to access HIV prevention, offering a roadmap for better health services. The findings point toward solutions that address basic needs alongside healthcare.
Two scientists found a way to dramatically reduce serious health problems from fast-tracked medications. Their solution could make breakthrough drugs safer for millions of patients.
Every single senior at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Chicago's south suburbs is heading to college with scholarship offers totaling $54 million. It's the 13th year in a row the school has achieved 100 percent college acceptance.
IBM and the University of Illinois are building the world's first quantum-centric supercomputer, merging quantum processors with traditional computing to solve problems beyond today's capabilities. The five-year expansion could position Illinois as a global leader in next-generation computing innovation.
A Homewood high schooler who took a summer job carrying golf bags just earned a full-ride scholarship worth over $125,000. His secret? The same discipline that helped him lose 80 pounds in seventh grade.
Scientists just discovered powerful flares from dying stars near our galaxy's center using a telescope at the South Pole. It's the first time anyone has spotted these rare stellar outbursts in millimeter wavelengths, opening a new window into the Milky Way's most crowded neighborhood.
University of Illinois junior R. Fisher Houston just earned one of the nation's most prestigious environmental scholarships for his groundbreaking plant research and campus conservation efforts. He's one of only 65 students nationwide selected for the honor.
University of Illinois researchers discovered that pairing microwave heating with traditional frying creates crispy French fries with far less oil and faster cooking times. The breakthrough could make America's favorite side dish genuinely healthier without sacrificing taste.
A Maryland clinic specializing in trauma treatment has moved to a larger space, doubling its capacity to help survivors heal. The new facility will also train therapists across the region in cutting-edge trauma care techniques.
Graham Local Schools in Ohio just earned one of only 20 statewide District Momentum Awards for dramatic improvements in student growth. The district's middle school also became the only school in three counties to earn a perfect 5-star rating.
A Chicago-area high school band director just won a national award and $5,000 for making music accessible to students of all abilities. His unified drumline program brings together band members and students with special needs to perform at football games.
The top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners just made history with a perfect meet, claiming their second straight MPSF Championship with the highest score in the nation. Four gymnasts won individual titles as the team achieved something they'd never done before this season.
When six home fires struck central Illinois in just one week, Red Cross volunteers stepped up to help 45 people rebuild their lives. Now they're looking for more helpers to meet growing demand.
The University of Illinois basketball team made their first Final Four appearance in over two decades, finishing with 28 wins and capturing the hearts of thousands of fans. Though they fell to UConn in the championship game, the 2025-26 Illini created unforgettable memories and proved the program can compete at college basketball's highest level.
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