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Investigators release additional video of possible Brown gunman as search continues

Associated Press December 17, 2025
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 18 – Dec. 21

Kimberly Schofield December 17, 2025
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Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

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Rivian ups its game on hands-free driving and AI

Illinois Public Radio December 16, 2025

New Illinois Farm Bureau president wants to restore communication and credibility for the venerable organization

Illinois Public Radio December 16, 2025

217 Today: New Illinois Farm Bureau president wants to restore communication and credibility for the venerable organization

December 17, 2025
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What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect

December 16, 2025

With the Brown University shooter still on the loose Tuesday, police fanned out to Providence schools to reassure parents, kids and teachers as investigators pushed for new evidence that might help them crack the case.

Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

December 16, 2025

Trump’s order targets state regulations, including several in Illinois, that he said are inconsistent with national policy on AI. Critics said Illinois will not be swayed by the influence of “Big Tech.”

With a federal tax credit ending early, installing home solar is about to get more expensive

December 16, 2025

The massive tax and spending law signed in July halts a federal incentive for residential solar, and homeowners and installers are hurrying to complete projects before the end of the year. Industry experts say there are other ways to cut costs like “group buys.”

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Mike White, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach, dies at 89

December 15, 2025

White had a successful career coaching the Illini to the Rose Bowl following the 1983 season.

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Declining attendance and rising maintenance costs bring an end to a historic church building in Champaign

December 15, 2025

With churches no longer playing as central a role in many people’s lives, more congregations are faced with hard decisions regarding their historic buildings.

Hollywood pays tribute to Rob Reiner; son Nick Reiner arrested

December 15, 2025

Beyond entertainment, Reiner was also active in politics, frequently supporting liberal causes and speaking out on social issues. President Donald Trump disparaged Reiner in a post on Truth Social on Monday morning.

Gunman remains at large two days after deadly shooting at Brown University

December 15, 2025

The outbreak of violence at the Ivy League school shocked the community, just days before students and faculty were preparing to leave for winter break.

Weather related closings, delays and e-learning days for Monday, December 15

December 14, 2025

Dangerous cold persists through Sunday night across central IL, with wind chills as cold as 12 to 22 degrees below zero at times north of I-70.

Dangerous cold continues in east central Illinois, Blowing snow is expected on Monday

December 14, 2025

Areas of blowing and drifting snow are possible late tonight into early Monday afternoon.

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Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

December 14, 2025

Van Dyke was born in West Plains, Missouri, in 1925, and grew up “the class clown” in Danville, Illinois, while admiring and imitating the silent film comedians.

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Jamarques Lawrence’s buzzer-beater gives No. 23 Nebraska an 83-80 win over No. 13 Illinois

December 13, 2025

CHAMPAIGN — Jamarques Lawrence hit a 3-point shot with less than a second remaining Saturday to give No. 23 Nebraska an 83-80 win over No.

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At least 2 killed and 8 hurt in shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island

December 13, 2025

The Ivy League school in Providence, Rhode Island, issued an active shooter alert and urged students and staff to take shelter Saturday, the second day of final exams.

Weather related closings for Saturday, December 13

December 13, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasted 2 to 6 inches of snow north of I-70 in central Illinois. 

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