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Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

Associated Press December 19, 2025

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

Illinois Student Newsroom December 19, 2025
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As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again

Capitol News Illinois
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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

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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Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence

December 8, 2025

Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education releases an annual report card with data showing how students are doing in the basic subjects of reading, writing and math.

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Champaign’s only low-barrier shelter is at risk of closing. Some guests are worried

December 8, 2025

Strides first opened in 2022, with funding from the American Rescue Plan, a federal COVID-19 relief fund. But funding is set to run out as early as February.

Republican Senate Candidate Don Tracy on Israel, ICE, and the future of MAGA and the GOP

December 8, 2025

This episode of “Dialogue” features Republican Senate Candidate Don Tracy who is a candidate for the Illinois Senate race in 2026 on the 21st Show.

Illinois Senate Candidates Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and Congresswoman Robin Kelly discuss policies

December 8, 2025

This episode of “Dialogue” features a round-up of stories from candidates for the Illinois Senate race in 2026 who spoke on the 21st Show of the issues they aim to tackle if they get elected.

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

December 7, 2025

Illinois snapped a five-game skid on neutral courts against ranked opponents and also gave coach Brad Underwood his first win in three tries against Tennessee.

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3I/ATLAS is not alien spacecraft. But here’s how scientists actually look for aliens

December 5, 2025

3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object to pass through our solar system, is on its way out, yet speculation that it is alien technology persists.

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

December 5, 2025

RIPPLE Effect brings together about two dozen strangers every holiday to write cards to incarcerated people from Champaign County.

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Winter Weather Advisory for Champaign County now-Sunday 6am: winter mix possible

December 5, 2025

New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

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

December 5, 2025

Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, recently featured on Good Morning America, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

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Rep. Sorensen calls for Defense Secretary Hegseth to resign after Pentagon watchdog report

December 4, 2025

A summary of the inspector general’s report provided to NPR finds that had a foreign adversary intercepted the intelligence discussed in the chat, it would have endangered both U.S. servicemembers and the mission at large.

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Massey Commission releases its final report

December 4, 2025

The report summarizes the Commission’s public hearings, listening sessions, and research.

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Transgender people are looking for safer places to live. Some have found a home in central Illinois

December 4, 2025

Amid increasingly hostile laws and rhetoric targeting transgender people in the United States, many of them seek to move to places they feel safer. Aaron Slayton is one of many who have made a new home in central Illinois.

Illinois unveils plans to celebrate 250 years of American independence

December 4, 2025

The programs will seek to highlight local histories and celebrate Illinois’s achievements.

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