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Wrong way crash kills pedestrian and injures police officer; search for driver continues

Reginald Hardwick December 20, 2025

More than a holiday tradition: Reindeer are a way of life at the Hardy ranch in Rantoul

Illinois Student Newsroom December 20, 2025
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Building issues force Urbana cafe to close temporarily

IPM News
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As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again

Capitol News Illinois December 20, 2025
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Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

Associated Press December 19, 2025

217 Today: More than a holiday tradition, reindeer are a way of life at the Hardy ranch in Rantoul

December 19, 2025
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Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls

December 18, 2025

Illinois among at least 19 states being sued for voter data.

Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

December 18, 2025

For the current fiscal year, spending on elementary and secondary education is expected to total just under $11.2 billion, or about 20% of the state’s entire $55.1 billion General Revenue Fund Budget.

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people

December 18, 2025

The pivot to the topic of transgender minors comes one day after Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a package of health care bills that do not extend subsidies for people who buy health insurance in Affordable Care Act plans.

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

December 17, 2025

The remarks came as the nation is preparing to settle down to celebrate the holidays, yet Trump was focused more on divisions within the country than a sense of unity.

Illinois vaccine committee votes to keep recommending hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

December 17, 2025

Since at least 2018, the state has logged only one confirmed case of a newborn infected with hepatitis B.

Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts

December 17, 2025

Law raises money to allow Chicago-area transit agencies to avert financial disaster.

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Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

December 17, 2025

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.

Investigators release additional video of possible Brown gunman as search continues

December 17, 2025

Investigators provided no indication Tuesday that they were any closer to zeroing in on his identity.

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 18 – Dec. 21

December 17, 2025

Winter lights, solstice celebrations, plays and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Rivian ups its game on hands-free driving and AI

December 16, 2025

Electric automaker Rivian has unveiled new technology it says will put it at the forefront of autonomous vehicles.

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

December 16, 2025

New Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson said one reason he unseated previous organization head Brian Duncan was a legal dispute with the American Farm Bureau Federation 

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.”

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