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Illinois invests 2 million in creating food networks and infrastructure.

A new fire chief appointed in Champaign for the first time in nearly 50 years, with the goal of more professional development in the department.

Fighting Illini Basketball thwarted by the University of Tennessee.

U of I hosts library patron online protection study.

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Stories by Adelyn Mui, Stephanie Orellana, Layli Nazarova, and Joy Quezada

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The U.S. is preparing to begin flight drills in Guyana following growing tensions with Venezuela.

The Seychelles declared a state of emergency yesterday following an explosion on the island of Mahe.

Thousands of Palestinians have fled to Rafah due to the ongoing violence in Gaza.

This month, Urbana-Champaign will be holding festive events to celebrate the holidays.

Illinois football’s star defensive lineman Jer’Zhan (ger-ZAN) Newton was placed gained All-American status by five different media outlets.  

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American Automobile Association opens in Champaign, Illinois migrant housing project halted, police lethal force database expanded, and Dolly Parton opens Imagination Library.

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Stories by Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, Peter Derrah, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt.  

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Candlestick Lane Christmas lighting tradition, new Spine and Pain Center in local hospital, local colonel gains prestigious honor, and Illinois upsets the FAU basketball team

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Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Nick Roacho, and Elissa Eaton

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Emergency plea filed to block Illinois weapons ban, Urbana police offer advice for protecting decorations, UIUC hosting events for finals week.

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Stories by Layli Nazarova, Adelyn Mui and Kate Morris.

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Champaign organizers create a program for veterans with PTSD.

Illinois utility bill assistance program opens expansion.

Ebertfeast to host its annual festival for its 25th Anniversary, this week, in Champaign, IL.

Illinois Supreme Court denies access to FOID information.

Illini Basketball defeat Reuters in New Jersey.

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Stories by Stephanie Orellana, Ashley Gilbert, Joy Quezada, Adelyn Mui, and Kaitlyn Devitt. 

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American oil production has reached a record peak.

Russia’ Supreme Court ruled that the global LGBTQ+ movement is extremist.

Former American National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away last Wednesday.  

A ceasefire between the Israeli Government and Palestinian Hamas organization was established last Friday and has been largely maintained throughout the week.  

Severe floods in Northern East Africa have led to hundreds of casualties and serious agricultural damage. 

The U-S Department of Agriculture issued a disaster declaration for five counties in central Illinois yesterday.

New renovations are being done on Altgeld Hall to clear the exterior sandstone and reveal the pink tone of the building. 

A Champaign program will be helping low-income homeowners with free-of-charge housing repairs this winter.

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Stories by Laszlo Toth, Peter Derrah, Sonpari Singh and Stephanie Orellana

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Businesses inducted into the Makers program, local police participate in the "Stuff the Squad" donation event, Pritzker proposes $1 billion plan to EPA, new restaurant opening in Champaign.

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Stories by Kate Morris, Adelyn Mui Joaquim O'Malley-Macias, and Peter Derrah. 

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Temperatures at Bromley residence hall melt residents’ belongings, respiratory illness across the nation compromises dogs’ health, the Illinois Farm Bureau decides to extend farm bill for another year, and the Illinois Department of Public Health urges Illinoisans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, ahead of the holidays. 

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Stories by Emily Huffman, Ethan Oskroba, Elissa Eaton, and Nick Roacho

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Champaign County Jail's phone call price cuts in half, U of I planning to wind down SHIELD testing, Ebert Center holds cult classic movie event.

Hosted by Adelyn Mui.

Stories by Adelyn Mui, Emily Huffman and Nick Roacho.

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