Winter weather resource center
Below are some weather-related closures and resources you may need. This post will be updated at various times.
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Ron DeSantis ends his struggling presidential bid before New Hampshire and endorses Donald Trump
He now turns to completing his second and final term as Florida governor, ending in 2027.
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 while Israel announces the death of another hostage
Israeli officials are under growing pressure at home but say the fighting is likely to continue for several more months. Hamas says it will not free more hostages until Israel ends its offensive.
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Illinois high court hands lawmakers a rare pension-overhaul victory
The 2019 consolidation law pooled money from municipal funds to boost investment returns and cut administrative fees. The plaintiffs argued their loss of local control was impairment.
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Judge ends suspension of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge
Illinois says in a statement that Shannon will be available to participate in practices and games.
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How a National Music Museum full of treasures made its home in the Midwest
The National Music Museum has one of the world’s largest and most significant collections of historical instruments — a sort of musical Smithsonian.
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Fresh snow and Wind Chill Advisory until Saturday at noon
Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero.
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217 Today: FAFSA just changed a lot. What does it mean for Illinois students?
Friday, January 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted not to raise tuition for in-state undergraduates who enroll for the first time in the fall. Chicago teachers say they need more funding to help support newly arrived migrant children. As the death toll in Gaza increases more people in Champaign County are…
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Closings/Delays/E-Learning Days for January 19
VERMILION COUNTY Vermilion County Basketball Tournament — Friday night girls’ play has been moved from Danville Area Community College to Salt Fork High School in Catlin. 5 PM: Armstrong vs. Oakwood (5th place; 6:30 PM: Hoopeston Area vs. Georgetown-Ridge Farm (3rd place); 8 PM: Salt Fork vs. BHRA (championship). Danville School District 118 – E-learning…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 18 – Jan. 21
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.
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“Pride of the Illini” showcases LGBTQ+ stories and art at UIUC
URBANA — Before graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in winter 2023, Lindsay Peters created a senior project that combined her passions for sound editing and LGBTQ+ community advocacy. Peters wanted to combat the underrepresentation of the queer community in media, so she recorded and produced a series of original songs, poems and short…
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Update: Low water pressure forces Danville Schools and Community College to close for the day
Danville public schools are dismissing early due to a water issue.
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Forecast: Snow and falling temperatures return
“I’m continuing to watch a more significant storm system that’s expected to impact the Midwest during the middle of next week, roughly January 9-10.” – Chambana meteorologist Andrew Pritchard.
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217 Today: “Pride of the Illini” showcases LGBTQ+ stories and art at UIUC
Thursday, January 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: A working group dedicated to preserving and enhancing local news in Illinois is out with its recommendations. The Illinois State Board of Elections is now reviewing objections to President Biden and former President Trump appearing on the state ballot. In the first year of Illinois’ new early childhood initiative,…
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Illinois House speaker assembles lawmakers to recommend help for migrant crisis
About 38,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago. They come on buses largely at the behest of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said he is lifting the burden from small border towns in his state.
