Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Today’s headlines:
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The investigation continues into Monday night’s explosion at a residence hall on the University of Illinois Urbana campus.
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Public health officials say a more contagious variant of the coronavirus is fueling a rise in infections just to our west in Missouri.
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College athletes throughout Illinois will now be able to profit off of their name, image and likeness.
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The Macon County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic today at its offices on E. Condit St. in Decatur.
In today’s deep dive, today is the last day of Pride Month, and we’ll hear from a Champaign resident and activist about what Pride Month celebrations in the community have meant to her.
Reporting today contributed by Jim Meadows, Sarah Fentem, Farrah Anderson and Carolina Garibay.
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