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  1. Afternoon Forecast First (5/26/12): After a round of record breaking temperatures today, we're in for more tomorrow.  bit.ly/Kr2EGs about 4 hours ago via twitterfeed
  2. Morning Forecast First (5/26/12): We're on the way to breaking a few records later today.  bit.ly/LmcKdz about 10 hours ago via twitterfeed
  3. Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy Honors Former Cadets & Staff: RANTOUL - A program that helps at-risk youth is paying... bit.ly/JT7dfN about 17 hours ago via twitterfeed
  4. Chargers ousted by U-High in sectional final: Centennial falls to Pioneers 4-2 in sectional final bit.ly/Lp9fjf about 19 hours ago via twitterfeed
  5. Saturday Forecast First (5/26/12): Saturday could be the start of back to back record breaking days.  bit.ly/KqDqsk about 19 hours ago via twitterfeed
  6. Nevolo, Kalmanovich end run at NCAAs: Nevolo falls in singles; Nevolo/Kalmanovich out in doubles as well bit.ly/KNkNxy about 20 hours ago via twitterfeed
  7. Virginia Theatre Closed for Final Makeover: CHAMPAIGN -- The Virginia Theatre is closed for its final face lift.... bit.ly/KqplLi about 21 hours ago via twitterfeed
  8. Boys 2A state track & field prelims: Highlights from day two of the boys state track & field championships bit.ly/MEbG3U about 21 hours ago via twitterfeed
  9. Bill Cuts Medicaid Dental Care: Governor Quinn is urging lawmakers to finish what they started with Medicaid ref... bit.ly/KN2sRk about 22 hours ago via twitterfeed
  10. Illini AD won't move home game to Chicago: bit.ly/KzLCqR about 23 hours ago via twitterfeed
  11. Evening Forecast First (5/25/12): We're expecting a very mild evening with record breaking temperatures this weekend.  bit.ly/LB7l1K about 24 hours ago via twitterfeed
  12. Golf ready for NCAA Championships: Small's Illini head to Pacific Palisades, Calif. next week bit.ly/LNVTCX about 24 hours ago via twitterfeed
  13. Champion Horse Rider Overcomes MS: A champion horse rider is in Central Illinois for the Gordyville Rodeo.She's ... bit.ly/LnN7FS 10:49 AM May 25th via twitterfeed
  14. Afternoon Forecast First (5-25-12): Chances for isolated showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the ... bit.ly/MBGnXh 9:15 AM May 25th via twitterfeed
  15. Calculating the Heat Index: With temperatures approaching the triple-digits this weekend, it's important to keep... bit.ly/MAAutB 5:59 AM May 25th via twitterfeed
  16. Champaign Man Believes Lighter Started Apt. Fire: CHAMPAIGN -- Thursday night Firefighters put out a fire on Nor... bit.ly/KkWx6E 9:34 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  17. Centennial set to face Normal U-High in sectional final: Chargers looking for second straight sectional title bit.ly/Lx1Gtu 9:08 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  18. You Paid For It: Lawmaker Pensions: SPRINGFIELD - As lawmakers get ready to reform the state's pension system, t... bit.ly/LlquBP 9:03 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  19. Centennial beats rival Central in regional semi: Chargers win 8-3 bit.ly/KJcP8D 8:37 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  20. Friday Forecast First (5/25/12): Sunshine again for Friday with a small chance of t-storms.  bit.ly/LKgMPq 8:01 PM May 24th via twitterfeed