UI autism facility expands; new center planned in Charleston

When the diagnosis came, Connor O'Donnell's parents weren't terribly surprised.

At age 3, their son still couldn't talk. Communication was difficult. They suspected a hearing problem, but tests showed his hearing was perfect.

Also on this date

• UI's case of the vanishing degree for chief justice
• Illini return to Rose Bowl after 24 years
• First winter storm makes traveling a bit icy
• Dropoff in Champaign-Urbana home sales only slight
• Villa Grove doing its best to attract and keep top educators
• Ex-Danville woman's toys bring comfort to military children
• UI researchers look at sense of smell with flies and humans
• Property tax levy likely to receive city council approval
• Auto dealer robbed at gunpoint
• Restaurant in southwest Champaign put focus on family
• Two more buildings going up at Village at Crossing
• It's your business: Family restaurant opens in Mahomet
• Obituaries