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Today is Sunday, April 21, the 111th day of 2019. There are 254 days left in the year.
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On April 21, 1789, John Adams was sworn in as the first vice president of the United States.
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In 1509, England's King Henry VII died; he was succeeded by his 17-year-old son, Henry VIII.
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On this Earth Day Eve, we asked a panel of experts to dispel one myth about climate change that's been uttered by the 'It's all a hoax' crowd.

On this Earth Day Eve, we asked a panel of experts to dispel one myth about climate change that's been uttered by the 'It's all a hoax' crowd.
 
CLAIM: There's nothing we can do to stop climate change.

She collected nearly $30,000 in the January-March period, according to her report filed with the State Board of Elections.

Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen's re-election earlier this month wasn't just impressive for the vote total — 84 percent to 16 percent for challenger Azark Cobbs — but also for her campaign fundraising.

Beginning at 2 p.m. this year, members of the Post 559 Women's Auxiliary will be giving away Easter baskets — stuffed with every kind of goody — to the first 50 children 10 or younger at the post, 708 N. Hickory St.

CHAMPAIGN — Sunday might not be that old Easter tradition, but it won't ruin the afternoon by any means.

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency board member Tom Stone, who's also a Danville alderman, said Friday that to the best of his knowledge, Angele Thibodeaux Burns has not shared any plans to step down.

A new report from the Health Care Council of Illinois says the state ranks 49th in the nation for Medicaid reimbursement rates, and homes lose about $15,000 per year — or an average of $41 per day — for each Medicaid-funded patient.

Many connected with the school district who have rallied around Brandy Dougherty and her family to support them through her medical challenge that has her preparing for a possible kidney transplant.

Today is Saturday, April 20, 2019. Here are local news reports from 100, 50 and 15 years ago:
In 1919, the University of Illinois received 1,300 guns. The modified Endfield rifles were being cleaned before they were distributed to university students for shooting classes. Most of the recipients of the rifles were in the freshman class.
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Today is Saturday, April 20, the 110th day of 2019. There are 255 days left in the year.
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On April 20, 1999, the Columbine High School massacre took place in Colorado as two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher before taking their own lives.
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As they do most years, Rob and Dot Beldon celebrated their wedding anniversary by going out to dinner. How they got there made Thursday's celebration special.

As they do most years, ROB and DOT BELDON celebrated their wedding anniversary by going out to dinner.
How they got there made Thursday's celebration special.