Round 2: Dirksen Londrigan Versus Davis
Last November, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, a Democrat, failed to unseat Republican Congressman Rodney Davis in Illinois’ 13th district. On Thursday, she announced she’ll make another run for it.
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Sen. Duckworth; CSOA Responds To Strike; Arts In Central IL; Big TV Shows Ending
Senator Tammy Duckworth just introduced a resolution that would repeal President Trump’s travel ban on five majority-Muslim countries. Today, she joins us from Washington to talk about all of that and more. Plus, when you think performing arts, you might think of Chicago. But for 50 years, the Krannert Center in Urbana has been a thriving place for theater, music, and dance. And some of the biggest shows on television are wrapping up this year.
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Krannert Center Celebrates 50 Years Of Promoting The Arts In Central Illinois
Director Mike Ross spoke with Illinois Public Media about the role the Krannert Center has played over the past 50 years in the arts community in central Illinois and beyond.
Lottery Held To Decide Which Solar Energy Projects Get Credits To Sell Power To Utilities
Hundreds of proposals for solar electricity projects in Illinois competed to win renewable energy credits in a special lottery that was held Wednesday.
How A Performing Arts Center In The Middle Of Illinois Became One Of America’s Cultural Hubs
This weekend, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana, Illinois, celebrates 50 years of bringing music, theater and dance to a part of the country where many are surprised to find it.
