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President-elect Donald Trump says now it's time for America to "bind the wounds of division.'' Trump spoke to a crowd of supporters early Wednesday at his headquarters in New York City. Trump says he received a phone call from Hillary Clinton, congratulating him on his victory. Trump says he's pledging to be a president "for all Americans.''
Voters in Champaign county weighed in on several ballot measures Tuesday night, including proposals to fund school facilities and county building projects and proposals to reshape the leadership structure of county government.
The results were mixed.
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The big news in Illinois tonight was the win of Tammy Duckworth for the US Senate over incumbent Mark Kirk. For Champaign County Unoffical Results From County Clerk Gordy Hulten, click here
On the 21st: We checked in with county clerks and poll observers across Illinois. Plus, we learned how the elephant became a symbol for the Republican Party and talked with a Naperville teen who was selected to attend a red-carpet event in Hollywood because of her research at Argonne National Lab.
