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Police investigating Walmart stabbing

2+ hour, 23+ min ago  (223+ words) CHAMPAIGN" Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred in the Walmart parking lot this morning. At around 9: 19 a. m. , Champaign police officers responded to a report of a stabbing at that location and found a 27-year-old victim suffering from a serious…...

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Just missing out: Illini women's track and field second at Big Ten indoors

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (860+ words) Illinois freshman Kennedy Ocansey clears the bar in the men's high jump on Saturday at the Big Ten Indoor Championships at Fall Creek Pavilion in Indianapolis. Ocansey went on to capture a Big Ten title in the high jump with…...

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No. 15 Arkansas visits Ole Miss after Acuff's 29-point game

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (295+ words) Arkansas Razorbacks (11-3, 1-0 SEC) at Ole Miss Rebels (8-6, 0-1 SEC) Oxford, Mississippi; Wednesday, 9 p. m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Razorbacks -4. 5; over/under is 152. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 15 Arkansas plays Ole Miss after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 29 points in Arkansas' 86-75 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. The…...

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Dry conditions turn 'extreme' across Illinois

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1021+ words) A fifth of Illinois corn had been harvested by Sept. 29, according to the last U. S. Department of Agriculture crop progress report released before the Oct. 1 government shutdown. Severe drought swept over all of Champaign County in last Thursday's U. S. Drought Monitor report....

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Danville school shooting threat inspired false flag in Rantoul

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (466+ words) To pitch a 'My Turn' guest column, email jdalessio@news-gazette. com. RANTOUL " A shooting threat made against the RISE Academy on Monday was an attempt to get classes canceled after a similar event caused the Danville school district to send…...

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Arrest made in Thanksgiving-time 2024 double homicide

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (238+ words) DANVILLE " A 21-year-old Danville man was arrested and charged Monday in connection with the triple shooting and double homicide that occurred at a barbershop on the city's east side nearly a year ago. A separate'warrant was issued for a 17-year-old…...

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Arkansas police release sketch drawing in search for killer at Devil's Den State Park

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (581+ words) The composite sketch, which was released Monday night and depicts a man wearing a baseball hat, was the first image Arkansas State Police have given to the public as the search for the killer entered a fourth day. The man…...

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1 dead after severe weather tears through central US, including flooding in Texas and Kansas

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (625+ words) A Dallas man died Wednesday after his vehicle became stuck in high water, authorities said. He was in one of two cars submerged under a bridge on Interstate 635, the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department said. Dallas police said officers were able to…...

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Maxwell's grand slam highlights Arkansas super regional win eliminating defending champ Vols 11-4

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (200+ words) The Razorbacks had a 3-1 lead with two outs in the fourth inning when Maxwell hit a 1-2 pitch over the left-field wall. That was more than enough for third-seeded Arkansas to advance to Omaha, Nebraska. Arkansas (47-13) will face the winner of…...