WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 14 – Aug. 17
An educational nature hike, a film festival celebrating an Oscar-winning actor, a gala celebrating student films, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
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Pritzker signs police background check expansion in Sonya Massey’s honor
Deputy accused of Sangamon County woman’s murder had troubling past.
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Jeffries, top Illinois Dems hope voters will punish Republicans in 2026
Lawmakers discuss impacts of One Big Beautiful Bill on Illinois residents.
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Urbana appoints new Deputy Chief of police
Zachery Mikalik has been with the Urbana Police Department for nearly 18 years,.
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Families get sneak peek of Urbana’s new Sixth Grade Center before schools open
On Monday, Urbana District 116 invited families into its newest school, the Urbana Sixth Grade Center on the site of the former Wiley Elementary School.
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Gov. JB Pritzker, on ‘Meet the Press,’ says he won’t rule out 2028 presidential run
Pritzker, who was on Kamala Harris’ vice presidential shortlist, has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed Illinois was his first priority.
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Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any
On the Republican side, it’s a ghost town in primary races for statewide offices so far.
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USDA canceled a support program for small businesses. This Midwest grower may lose her farm
Farmers who were promised funding through the federal Regional Food Business Centers have been left in limbo after the Trump administration shut down the program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will honor grants the program already approved, but it’s unclear when.
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217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season
In today’s deep dive, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September.
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 season. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Mike Ross, the director of KCPA, about the upcoming season.
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Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
As an Oct. 13 prison report date gets closer, Madigan hires experienced appellate team
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Police continue search for man who allegedly shot two officers in Gibson City while naked
Early Saturday morning, officers with the Gibson City Police Department and Ford County Sheriff’s Department were shot when responding to a report of a naked man walking outside.
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Danville to host sectional ultimate frisbee tournament in September
The USA Ultimate Sectional Championship Runs September 6 and 7 at the Danville Area Soccer Complex.
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Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits
A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts.
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Trump asserts control of Washington DC police, will deploy National Guard in nation’s capital
The move comes over the objections of local leaders, despite the fact violent crime plunged to a 30-year low last year, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice.
