WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 18 – Sep. 21
Riggs Oktoberfest, Pygmalion, fall festivals, and more are happening in central Illinois this week.
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McLean County Nursing Home ‘swiftly and severely’ addresses social media post about Charlie Kirk’s killing
The staffer joins dozens of people across the country whose social media posts about Kirk have put their jobs in jeopardy.
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Champaign’s El Grito festival kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with high energy — despite ICE fears
El Grito de Dolores was the call to arms marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Now El Grito is held every year in Mexico City and all over the world, bringing Mexicans together to commemorate their history.
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Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger
The charge means Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Kirk last week at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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Childhood games bridge cultures at Coffee Across Cultures Hour on U of I campus
At the latest Coffee Across Cultures Hour event, students gathered in the Siebel Center for Design in Champaign to enjoy coffee, tea and pastries while exploring this month’s theme: childhood games.
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Pritzker slams feds’ silence on fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park
A witness told the Chicago Sun-Times that ICE has put out an inaccurate account of the shooting and questioned whether Villegas-Gonzalez’s death will be properly investigated.
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217 Today: Politicians across party lines pay tribute to former Governor Jim Edgar, who died Sunday
In today’s deep dive, we’re remembering former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who died Sunday at age 79. A lifelong Republican from Charleston who later disagreed with his party over Donald Trump.
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Honorary street unveiled to celebrate Dean Clarence Shelley’s 50-year legacy at Illinois
Honorary Dean Clarence Shelley Way, unveiled Sept. 14, memorializes a man who spent 50 years working to foster a learning community where everyone, regardless of background, could strive for excellence.
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Surfing in America’s heartland? You can catch waves even if you’re far from the ocean
Most people think of California for surfing. But surfers can be found from Wisconsin to Texas on lakes, rivers and even man-made water parks.
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Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric
Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.
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Head Start preschool remains open to all regardless of immigration status, two judges rule
Head Start preschool programs will continue to welcome all immigrant children regardless of legal status, federal judges ruled in two separate lawsuits this week, blocking efforts by the Trump administration to restrict enrollment.
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Conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski enters Illinois GOP primary for governor
Dabrowski’s Wirepoints.org publishes research and commentary on state policy issues and advocates for conservative solutions on pensions, taxes, governance and other public policy issues.
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What to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder and other felony offenses.
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217 Today: Dean Clarence Shelley memorialized in new honorary street sign
the late Clarence Shelley was known for building community between faculty and students at the University of Illinois.
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Jim Edgar, former Illinois governor, dies at 79
Jim Edgar, a Republican, served two-terms as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999. He announced this year that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer. Asked how he would be remembered, Edgar told columnist Fran Spielman: “He was a good, good public servant.”
