Mexico, Illinois research exchange blooms at the University of Illinois
“We have common problems, so we need to find common solutions. And there are very, very talented researchers and scholars,” Elvira de Mejia said.
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Sheriff provides the first details of how a white man fatally shot 3 Black people at a Florida store
Palmeter had legally purchased his guns in recent months, even though he underwent a required mental health examination in 2017. Palmeter killed himself after shooting his three victims.
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Trumpeter James Vaughen spreads joy with music
James Vaughen is a professional trumpet player who grew up in Champaign.
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Cairo port project gets additional funding, but construction timeline still uncertain
Long-delayed project moving forward under new leadership.
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Illinois heat wave is the latest of several weather extremes in the state
Dangerously high heat follows drought conditions earlier this summer.
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217 Today: Extreme heat highlights federal healthcare program for farmworkers
August 25, 2023 Today’s headlines: Some central Illinois schools are staying closed today as the heat wave continues. Illinois is the first state to pass a law giving rights and protections to young people that have found their calling as social media influencers. It only took a federal jury five hours to convict a top…
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Some Central Illinois schools will close Friday due to heat
URBANA – Due to forecasted high temperatures on Friday, August 25, some central Illinois schools will be closed. The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued an Extreme Heat Warning. Combined heat and humidity will make it feel like 110-115 degrees. Here are the August 25 school closures or advisories: Danville School District 118 All…
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Mug shot of Donald Trump shows scowling former president during speedy booking at Atlanta jail
Unlike his bookings for three other batches of charges, this one yielded a historic first: the mug shot of a former American president, scowling at the camera.
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WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana this weekend?
Our calendar of arts and entertainment events in central Illinois.
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Jury convicts Madigan’s longtime chief of staff on perjury, obstruction of justice charges
Tim Mapes was charged with lying to grand jury investigating Madigan and his inner circle.
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217 Today: Trumpeter James Vaughen spreads joy with music
August 24, 2023 Today’s headlines: Champaign, Danville and Urbana Schools close Thursday due to heat. The University of Illinois has conducted research on how the effects of heat could be lessened in the future. University of Illinois graduate and actor Nick Offerman will return to campus this weekend to raise money for the U of I’s…
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Champaign, Danville and Urbana Schools close Thursday due to heat
URBANA – Due to forecasted high temperatures on August 24, some central Illinois school districts will be closed. The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued an Extreme Heat Warning. Combined heat and humidity will make it feel like 110-115 degrees. Here are the August 24 school closures: Champaign Unit 4 Schools Danville School District…
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Offerman returns to CU for Japan House fundraiser
URBANA – Actor and University of Illinois alum Nick Offerman will perform a show this weekend in Champaign-Urbana to raise money for the University’s Japan House. Offerman, who is widely known for his role as Ron Swanson in the NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation,” has a connection to the Japan House that goes back decades….
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Jurors to decide whether ex-Madigan aide had memory lapse or chose ‘loyalty over truth’
Deliberations begin in obstruction of justice and perjury trial of Tim Mapes.
