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Justice Department sues for access to Illinois voter rolls

Capitol News Illinois December 18, 2025

Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead

Capitol News Illinois December 18, 2025

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

Illinois Student Newsroom

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

NPR December 18, 2025

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

Associated Press December 17, 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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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. 

New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026

December 11, 2025

Gun owners in Illinois must take new steps in 2026 to secure their firearms in their homes, particularly when children are present.

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Advocates for Aging Care pushes for solutions as Champaign County faces skilled nursing bed shortage

December 11, 2025

Champaign County has one of the worst skilled nursing care shortages in the state. It means people often have to drive hours to see their loved ones. A local advocacy group is working to address the shortage.

Competing health care plans fail in the Senate as ACA premium hikes loom

December 11, 2025

Both bills needed 60 votes to advance, but neither succeeded.

Panel looking at murder of Sonya Massey by sheriff’s deputy recommends police reforms

December 11, 2025

Sontae Massey, Sonya’s cousin, served on the commission and told the Sangamon County Board this week that the steps laid out in their report aren’t just recommendations.

Petition objection derails campaign for Rep. Eric Sorensen’s primary opponent

December 11, 2025

Democrat Montez Soliz of Rockford posted on social media that he has been removed from the ballot in the Illinois’ 17th Congressional District race following an objection to his petitions.

Youth substance abuse prevention program looks to athletes to spread the word

December 10, 2025

A youth substance misuse prevention program from the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health [IABH] has partnered with the Illinois High School Association [IHSA] and IESA to expand outreach efforts.

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