A $1 million grant was awarded to Champaign by the state to address homelessness.

Blood donations are low and the need is high in Central Illinois, especially during this period of dangerous weather conditions.

And Illini Softball player Ava Moore was named to the freshman top 100 list ahead of the season.

Hosted by: Giuliana Means

Stories by: Emily Huffman, Michael Sweeney and Peter Hanson

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