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Champaign Public Library Hosts Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
The sun cooperated for the Champaign Public Library partial eclipse viewing party, where hundreds of people gathered on Monday.
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Live Coverage: Follow The Solar Eclipse
It is indeed dark during the day as a total solar eclipse makes its way from Oregon to South Carolina. Eleven states are in the path of total darkness. Follow the astronomical phenomenon's journey across America along with NPR journalists and others experiencing the eclipse.
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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Total Solar Eclipse
On Monday, the moon will completely eclipse the sun, and people all over the U.S. will watch. For those who have been boning up on eclipse trivia for weeks, congratulations. For everyone else, here are the things you need to know about the phenomenon.
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Eclipse Viewing Forecast Is Questionable
Those wanting to watch the solar eclipse in Champaign-Urbana today will have to deal with some cloud cover and maybe some thunderstorms.
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Autopsy Reveals More On Asian Carp Found Near Lake Michigan
The Asian carp captured this summer near the southern tip of Lake Michigan -- triggering a scare -- apparently slipped past electric barriers.
Officials announced Friday that an autopsy of the 4-year-old fish showed that it originated in the Illinois/Middle Mississippi watershed, spending about a year in the Des Plaines River area.
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Steve Bannon Out As Chief White House Strategist
Steve Bannon has lost his job as chief White House strategist. The White House described the departure as a mutual agreement between Bannon and chief of staff John Kelly.
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Illinois Reacts To Charlottesville
Since last weekend's events in Charlottesville, Virginia – politicians and everyday people across Illinois have spoken out against the violence and hateful rhetoric.
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Barbara Yates Remembered As First WGGP Director
A pioneer on the University of Illinois Urbana campus passed away last week. Barbara Yates was the first director of the Women and Gender in Global Perspectives program from 1980-1985.
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No Charges In Champaign Officer-Involved Shooting
A Champaign police officer will not face criminal charges stemming from a June 11th shooting that injured a 22-year old man.
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Annual Taste of Champaign-Urbana Begins Friday
Taste of Champaign-Urbana happens this weekend in Champaign. The annual event hosted by the Champaign Park District is in its 47th year.