Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
Iran’s defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United States deployed paratroopers and more Marines to the region.
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Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.
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Thursday: Possible record heat followed by strong to severe storms in central Illinois
The most likely time frame for severe thunderstorm activity in the immediate Champaign-Urbana area and surrounding communities of east-central Illinois is between 6 PM and 12 AM on Thursday evening/night. Large hail is the primary expected hazard, though isolated instances of damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two can’t be ruled out.
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Following Shahid Khan’s honorary degree rejection, U of I System is reexamining the process
The University Senate has rejected both of U of I billionaire and alum Shahid Khan’s honorary degree nominations. Now, for privacy concerns and other reasons, the U of I system universities are taking a closer look at their processes for awarding honorary degrees.
