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Crime
3 days ago
Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders

Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.

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IL State News
3 days ago
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big

In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.

Tavy is the Animal Protective League Cat of the Week!
Pet of the Week
3 days ago
Meet Tavy — APL Cat of the Week

Tavy is mellow and loves a warm blanket!

Buster is the APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 days ago
Meet Buster — APL Dog of the Week

Buster is “sweet” and “a social butterfly”!

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits with members of the family-owned soccer gear business Extreme Soccer, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Berwyn, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
3 days ago
Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says

Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.

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Business
3 days ago
Illinois delegation traveling to Japan for annual conference

Governor JB Pritzker will not attend, blames the Trump Administration.

Dr. Charlotte Warren has announced her pending retirement as president of Lincoln Land Community College.
Education
3 days ago
Warren’s LLCC swan song

“There are many people out there who may want to go get a four year (degree) but aren’t ready in their lives,” said Charlotte Warren, who is retiring after this school year.

Coal miner with coal in hands
Business
3 days ago
Elkhart coal mine closed after CWLP moves contract to another company

CWLP shifted business away to another mine in 2024.

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