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New Safe Passage Partnership

The holiday season is often regarded as 'the most wonderful time of the year' , but for many struggling with addiction, it can be one of the toughest. A local addiction recovery program is partnering with police departments in the area to offer support. News Watch's Matt Williamson and videographer Lauryn Samuelson report on how this new partnership is reaching more people in need. READ MORE>

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Fatal Shooting Reported in Mahomet

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The Illinois State Police said a man shot and killed by Berwyn Police late Wednesday was wanted for the triple homicide committed in Mahomet.  The name of the suspect killed in Berwyn has not been released. 

The Champaign County Coroner has identified the three family members killed in Mahomet as Janis L. Mason (61), Caleb M. Mason (23) and Sara E. Mason (26).

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St. Louis to Host U.S. Figure Skating Championships before 2026 Milan Olympics

The final U.S. Figure Skating Championships before the 2026 Milan Olympics will take place in St. Louis.

U.S. Figure Skating announced Monday the 2026 nationals would be Jan. 5-11 at the Enterprise Center.

As usual, they will serve as the final qualifying event before the selection of the team that will be competing at the next Winter Games.

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