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"On Point" returns to WILL-AM Monday March 14.  Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked with host Tom Ashbrook about the show and how he went from central Illinois farm boy to nationally-syndicated radio host.

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Presidential candidates are making final swings through Illinois ahead of Tuesday's primary. Amanda Vinicky has a roundup of the weekend campaigning, and a preview of what's still to come.

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Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump campaigned in Bloomington-Normal Sunday, attracting supporters and protestors, but no major disruptions.

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The Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential candidate cited his improving poll numbers, and believes a large voter turnout in Tuesday's Illinois primary will secure him a win.  About 3,600 filled the U of I's Activities and Recreation Center to hear Sanders, who reiterated a number of campaign pledges, including free tuition for college students and raising the minimum wage to $15.

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Reporters Tony Arnold and Michael Puente of Chicago public radio station WBEZ covered Donald Trump’s non-appearance Friday night at the Pavilion at the University of Illinois Chicago campus.

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Jaylon Tate was arrested hours after Illinois' loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament Friday.  He's facing a misdemeanor charge. Tate is the third Illinios player to face charges since August. 

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A balanced scoring attack and blistering shooting percentage rocketed the Purdue men past Illinois 89-58 Friday afternoon in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal action at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Donald Trump cancelled a rally Friday at the University of Illinois' Chicago campus, saying he didn't want anyone to get hurt after protesters packed the arena.  Protesters celebrated, chanting "We stopped Trump!"

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This week’s hiring of Lovie Smith as the 25th football coach in Illini history has generated huge interest among fans and sportswriters.  U of I graduate Will Leitch falls into both those categories.  In a column this week for Sports On Earth, the Mattoon native recalls another optimistic time for Illini football, more than 25 years ago.

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Voters in Monticello Unit School District 25 will be asked Tuesday to approve a $40.9 million bond referendum to pay for a new high school building, and the renovation of the old one.