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No. 14 Illinois beats No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 in Music City Madness

Associated Press December 6, 2025
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3I/ATLAS is not alien spacecraft. But here’s how scientists actually look for aliens

Illinois Student Newsroom December 5, 2025
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Winter Weather Advisory for Champaign County now-Sunday 6am: winter mix possible

IPM News

Holiday cards to those in prison will be digitized this year. A local group points out the importance of physical copies

Emily Hays December 5, 2025

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch celebrates 30 years and represents Illinois on Good Morning America

Kimberly Schofield December 5, 2025

217 Today: Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch celebrates 30 years and represents Illinois on Good Morning America

December 5, 2025
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Nov. 27 – Nov. 30

November 26, 2025

Rigg’s Christmas Market, a tribute to music legends, the Parade of Lights, and more are coming to central IL this weekend.

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Cold front expected with chance of snow during Thanksgiving weekend in Central Illinois

November 25, 2025

Central Illinois could see high wind gusts, low temperatures, and possibly snow this holiday weekend.

Small businesses feel more uneasy ahead of the holidays after a year of slow sales and high costs

November 25, 2025

A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why.

Which Thanksgiving pie do you serve: pumpkin or sweet potato? There’s a rich history behind both

November 25, 2025

Are you serving pumpkin or sweet potato pie this Thanksgiving? A look at the history and cultural ties that influence why Americans may prefer one or the other.

Requests for new K-12 funding in Illinois likely to outstrip available resources

November 24, 2025

If advocates, stakeholders and members of the public were granted all their requests for public school funding next year, lawmakers would have to increase the state’s K-12 education budget by nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars.

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A new temporary emergency homeless shelter opens in Champaign

November 24, 2025

As of Nov. 1, there are 82 unsheltered adults and children in the area, and homelessness is on the rise in Champaign-Urbana, said Cunningham Township supervisor Danielle Chynoweth.

New Federal Rules Could Put Formerly Unhoused People Back Out on The Streets Across Illinois

November 24, 2025

The Trump administration is dramatically cutting the money available to help pay for housing for people in need, including those with mental illness or disabilities.

Welcome to Morton, Illinois — the bite-sized town that produces a whole lot of canned pumpkin

November 24, 2025

The pumpkin pie Americans enjoy each Thanksgiving often comes from pumpkins grown near Morton, Illinois.

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Stojakovic scores 20 points as No. 8 Illinois routs Long Island 98-58

November 23, 2025

David Mirkovic had 12 points and eight rebounds for the 5-1 Illini, who bounced back nicely after losing to No. 11 Alabama in Chicago on Wednesday night.

Stirring history: The plates and legacy of Black holiday food

November 22, 2025

From collard greens to mac and cheese, and even sweet potatoes, the flavors and traditions behind Black holiday meals are passed down through generations. But could we be losing recipes?

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Feb. 12 after a jury convicted him on 10 corruption counts, including bribery. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

9 months after federal bribery conviction, former Speaker Madigan disbarred

November 21, 2025

Nearly six decades after becoming a lawyer, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been disbarred following his convictions on federal corruption charges — including bribery — earlier this year.

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Illinois regulators cut Ameren’s natural gas rate increase request by nearly $56M

November 21, 2025

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $73 million natural gas rate increase for Ameren on Wednesday. It’s not yet known how much bills will go up with the decision.

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This niche card game has a loyal following in an Illinois prison

November 21, 2025

Danville Correctional Center reversed a ban on Magic: The Gathering cards last year. Since then, the game has been a source of community and joy.

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