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Danville District 118 Releases Statement Concerning Board Members’ Expected Presence at 9-17 Tilton Village Board Meeting
Danville District 118 Releases Statement Concerning Board Members’ Expected Presence at 9-17 Tilton Village Board Meeting
School district business will be discussed. According to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, proper notice of a meeting is required to be given. No action will be taken by the Board of Education.
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‘Culture is a gift’: Welcoming Week kickoff party celebrates C-U’s vibrant immigrant communities
‘Culture is a gift’: Welcoming Week kickoff party celebrates C-U’s vibrant immigrant communities - IPM Newsroom
Community members gathered to celebrate “Welcoming Week” at a kickoff event Friday evening in Urbana.
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Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender - IPM Newsroom
The initial statewide public defender will serve a two-year term and receive a salary of $218,400 — equal to that of Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
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The week in news: UI TPUSA chapter remembers Charlie Kirk; Dylan Blaha faces federal recognition withdrawal
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How a new law changes medical marijuana access in Champaign Patch AM
🌱 Patch AM: How a new law changes medical marijuana access in Champaign
Spotted on the Champaign calendar: Lindy Hoppers at Hamilton Walker's
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Duke sneaks a 31-27 win to give Illinois its first loss of the season
Duke sneaks a 31-27 win to give Illinois its first loss of the season - IPM Newsroom
The Illini's strong receiving plays were not enough to block a comeback from the Blue Devils as the team lost 31-27 in a sold-out stadium.
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Budzinski talks diesel, beef prices, effects on local farmers in Champaign
Budzinski talks diesel, beef prices, effects on local farmers in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the nation’s cattle herd has hit its lowest point in 75 years. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL 13) hosted her Agricu…
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Local businessman announces write-in campaign against Carol Ammons
Local businessman announces write-in campaign against Carol Ammons
Keith Smith of Champaign: “This is not about tearing anyone down. It is about offering voters another direction and another voice.”
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Champaign-Urbana remembers those lost in 9/11 at Gies Memorial Stadium
Champaign-Urbana remembers those lost in 9/11 at Gies Memorial Stadium - IPM Newsroom
CHAMPAIGN — A memorial at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign honored the more than 3,000 people who were killed in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four airliners. The ceremony...
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Philo Road Ahead Initiative moves forward with opening of Community Engagement & Violence Prevention Office
Philo Road Ahead Initiative moves forward with opening of Community Engagement & Violence Prevention Office - IPM Newsroom
Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams stands in front of the newly opened Community Engagement & Violence Prevention Office in Urbana on Sept. 10, 2026. He says the goal is to improve safety and help residents...
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‘It’s one of the tightest golf courses in the world’: Illini look for success at Sahalee Players Championship
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Champaign dispensary can now sell medical marijuana thanks to new Illinois law
Champaign dispensary can now sell medical marijuana thanks to new Illinois law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Champaign dispensary is in its first day of serving medical card holders after a new state law took effect. Law 3222 in Illinois has doubled possession limits and e…
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