Tornado Watch for east central Illinois until Friday at 1am CT
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong to severe storms on Thursday evening.
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Federal indictment alleges a former Champaign County Board member wrongfully collected unemployment benefits
The State Attorney’s office said Ammons falsely certified to the Illinois Department of Employment Security that she did not work and did not receive any wages while receiving benefits.
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Violence kills Champaign teen, large fight in Urbana results in two arrests
Someone shot and fatally wounded a 16-year-old in Champaign early Saturday morning.
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Central Illinois dragonfly enthusiasts can take part in unique learning opportunity
The program is geared towards children in grades 6-10, but can be adjusted for other grade levels.
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Illinois Supreme Court to implement a new transparency policy
Effective July 1, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts will publish data from Circuit Clerk Offices, Court Services/Probation, Juvenile Detention Center(s), the Supreme and Appellate Courts, and the Illinois Office of Statewide Pretrial Services.
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Top Illinois Democratic and GOP leaders discuss state budget on 21st Show
Illinois leaders from both sides of the aisle joined the 21st Show this week. They shared their views on taxes, federal policies, education funding, and tech.
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City of Urbana honors former member city council member Chaundra Bishop following her death
The city released a statement on Wednesday paying tribute to Bishop. She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2016, according to the city.
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‘We didn’t have time’: Pritzker, leaders defend adjourning without Bears deal
A bipartisan vote on a hastily crafted bill in the Senate around 3:30 a.m. Monday morning gave late life to hopes the legislature would pass a bill giving the Bears property tax certainty.
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Teen boy, man hurt after two weekend shootings in Champaign
Police are looking for the shooter and motive for both incidents. Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Champaign Police Department.
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UPDATE: Man arrested after Champaign road crew worker killed in crash
The Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office said that a 29-year-old Tennessee man has been charged with one count of reckless homicide, according to several reports.
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Three I-57/I-74 interchange ramps to close for next few weeks
These closures come on the tail end of the quarter-billion dollar upgrade project, which is expected to be mostly completed by the end of this year.
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Public health officials address hantavirus questions on 21st Show
Two local public health officials discussed how people can get exposed to Hantavirus and what protective measures are helpful on the 21st Show.
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Thunderstorms to continue today
Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be drier with sunshine.
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With U of I’s spring semester over, Champaign-Urbana MTD to reduce fixed-route bus service over the summer
Starting Saturday, there will be reduced frequencies on bus routes around town, according to an announcement from the MTD. The transit agency reduces service during the University of Illinois summer break.
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Urbana appoints new fire chief
Steven Doggett will take over the position from Urbana’s interim fire chief, Tal Prendergast. He’s been serving in the interim role since December.
