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The University tacks another year in a row of record high applications--a sign of a coming over-enrollment.

Starting in the fall, any Illinois high school graduate can transfer to UIUC from any college in the country given they achieved good enough grades and credit hours, possibly adding to the impending strain.

and University researchers discovered the ability to extract vital ingredients for sustainable fuel from an ultra-common plastic.

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• UI receives record number of 1st-year applicants by Aiden Miller-Hisgen

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Illini Men's basketball beats the Hoosiers, Urbana new restaurants opening, and Decatur to receive $10 million for transit.

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Illinois lawmakers propose legalizing sex work, Illinois Secretary of State proposes digital IDs, and UIUC students begin testifying in Palestinian protest trial.

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Illini basketball beats Penn State, Illinois complications over hemp tax regulations, and Savoy tax incentive vote.

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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.

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Champaign County improves first-responder procedures, Illinois passes name change bill, and UIUC basketball player wins Big 10 Freshman of the week.

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Illinois student charged with mob action following pro-Palestine protests in April, has filed to motion to dismiss,

Defensive back Xavier Scott to return in orange and blue for the 2025 season,

And victim of Champaign house fire speaks out about struggles.

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• UI student charged with mob action files motion to dismiss on 1st Amendment grounds by Jessie Wang and Qaasim Jatoi
• Xavier Scott announces return for 2025 season by Lauren Mendes

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Illini football left tackle J.C. Davis decides to return for another season.

With a new year comes new laws; some more exciting than others.

Champaign Park District receives a $600k grant from the state to build the All Abilities Activities Hub.

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The Illinois Supreme Court rules the smell of raw cannabis warrants a vehicle search, Champaign County Sheriff's Department hosts "Shop with a cop", Illinois incoming minimum wage increase and Illini football set to compete in the Cheez It Citrus Bowl.

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Illini Football recruits made their commitments official this week, Urbana may increase its recycling tax rate, Tuscola's downtown is turning into a holiday scavenger hunt with their Winter Window Walk and Decatur's property taxes will be rising in January.

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