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Champaign County Pet of the Week

Image Springfield News-Sun 22 Jan 2026
Hi! I’m Mittens, a kitten with a tale of magic. One night, under the shimmering moon, my four siblings and I followed a trail of twinkling stars that led us to Paws Animal Shelter ... Paws is in need of volunteers and foster homes ... ....
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Andrej Stojakovic scores 30, No. 11 Illinois beats Maryland 89-70 for eighth straight win

Wtop 22 Jan 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 89-70 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night ... Boswell is averaging 14.3 points per game ... 6, 2022 ... Up next. Maryland. Plays at No ... Illinois. Plays at No.
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Area history, Jan. 22, 2026

The News-Gazette 22 Jan 2026
Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Here are local news reports from 50 and 15 years ago ... .
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Champaign man sees child-porn case dismissed in negotiated plea

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
A Champaign man pleaded guilty to felon possession of a weapon on Tuesday and, as part of the agreement, saw a case involving seven counts of possession of child pornography dismissed ... .
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Game on: Champaign board-game collector competes on NPR's 'Wait Wait'

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
Ken Grazier has a fondness for board games. On Thursday night, however, he took part in a different type of game. guessing the last word in three limericks read by Bill Kurtis on NPR’s “Wait WaitDon’t Tell Me!” ... .
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Gov. Pritzker Highlights Champaign County's Film Industry Success (The Office of the Governor of the State of Illinois)

Public Technologies 21 Jan 2026
In 2025 alone, the film industry generated $12.3 million in economic activity in the Champaign County region ... "Champaign County is at the forefront of our state's expanding entertainment industry, ...
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Longtime DACC athletic director to retire

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
Bunton has worked at DACC for more than 30 years and plans to retire on June 1 ... .
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Capitol News Illinois | ‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of ...

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
One year into President Donald Trump’s second term in office, top Illinois Democrats said it’s been a year of broken promises, uncertainty and fear for the future ... .
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Capitol News Illinois | Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
A multibillion-dollar budget crisis will hit the state’s Medicaid program in the next few years unless state lawmakers and Gov. J.B. Pritzker act to prevent it, budget analysts both inside and outside state government warn ... .
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Capitol News Illinois | Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
House Speaker EmanuelChris” Welch says this spring’s election-year legislative session will be squarely focused on tackling Illinois voters’ priorities ... .
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Student housing at former Campustown church site could be ready for fall '27

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
The development at 401 S. Wright St. will be known as Mosaic and include 283 units and 371 beds, as well as a “sky lounge,” outdoor terrace, fitness center, “collaboration and study areas,” a courtyard and on-site management ... .
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Area history, Jan. 21, 2026

The News-Gazette 21 Jan 2026
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Here are local news reports from 50 and 15 years ago ... .
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Champaign County Crime Stoppers | Steak-stealing suspect sought

The News-Gazette 20 Jan 2026
Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a retail theft ... .
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