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Orange note on a clipboard reads 'Free Health Screening' beside a stethoscope and a pink liquid sample tube nearby.

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Free mobile medical clinic brings dental, vision and health care to Paris ahead of June event

Remote Area Medical clinic at Paris high school set for June 13–14 will provide no-cost care for uninsured and underinsured residents.

Urbana School District 116 logo: a black U with two abstract figures reading a book, orange URBANA text below.

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Urbana School District awarded $336,000 grant to build community school at Dr. Williams Elementary

Urbana School District has received a $336,000 federal grant to develop a Community School at Dr. Williams Elementary, expanding academic, family, and wellness support services.

Man in a dark suit stands with hands behind his back in front of a wall displaying framed portrait photos of men in formal attire.

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Arthouse 217, Film-Fanatic.Club bringing ‘The French Dispatch’ to The Literary in Champaign

Late-night screening of Wes Anderson film launches new movie series at downtown venue.

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Champaign stabbing suspect continues refusing court appearances

Man accused of stabbing three first responders has not attended hearings since October 2025.

Man in a plaid shirt smiles while holding a tabby cat on a striped office carpet with WIXY banners in the background, likely a radio station setting.

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PET OF THE WEEK: “Little One” melted as soon as Duane started petting her

Little One is three years old, potty trained, affectionate - and ready for her forever home! 

Worker in a neon safety jacket and hard hat collects a plastic bag from a polluted drainage pool under a metal bridge.

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Danville begins cleanup of former bank, dry cleaner site to prepare for redevelopment

EPA grant will fund environmental remediation at prominent Vermilion Street property.

Colorful outdoor playground equipment with yellow see-saw seats and handlebars among red, blue, and green posts.

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Champaign church closing indoor playground after safety concerns

First Christian Church says vandalism and inappropriate behavior led to decision after more than 20 years.

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Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming men's favorite on the red clay of Roland Garros. The Italian is unbeaten in three months. He's won 29 straight matches and dropped just three sets.

1 month ago in Entertainment

Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’

In Ira Sachs' 1980s-set drama "The Man I Love," Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Close-up of a hand filling out a Paid Family Leave form on a gray desk surface, with a blue pen poised over the document.

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Illinois paid leave push gains momentum amid national expansion efforts

Advocates say Illinois could become the next state to adopt a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.

Ripley's Aquarium with blue and red building, glass facade, walkway, and rocky shoreline by water amid trees.

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A perfect smoky mountain getaway: Dive into family fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies goes beyond traditional exhibits with animal encounters and interactive experiences.

Aerial view of a modern multi-story apartment building with orange panels, balconies, and a dark slanted roof surrounded by trees and roads.

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Contentious housing project in Urbana divides city council members, residents

West Main Street development and ethical investments policy spark debate among officials and community members.

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