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Kyle Johnson

Kyle Johnson

Reporter · Champaign, IL

Kyle Johnson graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Journalism and has spent over three years covering community issues for local outlets. His dedication to uncovering the rich tapestry of community life in Champaign often leads him to small stories that have a big impact.

3 stories from Kyle Johnson in Springfield

Architectural firm proposes new domed stadium for Chicago Bears in Bridgeport — WCIA.com News (Champaign-Springfield-Decatur)
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Architectural firm proposes new domed stadium for Chicago Bears in Bridgeport

A Chicago architectural firm has released a proposal that would move the Chicago Bears to a domed stadium in Bridgeport.

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Donald Wilken — The News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana)
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Donald Wilken

DANFORTH — Donald Robert Wilken, 96, of Danforth, formerly of Loda, passed away Monday (Oct. 26, 2026) at Prairieview Lutheran Home, Danforth.

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Genet Dixon — The News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana)
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Genet Dixon

RANTOUL — Stella "Genet" Dixon, 100 of Rantoul, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2026) at Addington Place of Rantoul.

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