How Two Professors Are Helping Students Cope With Violence
Dr. Wanda Thruston and Dr. Barb Pierce are examining what they call a “wicked problem” –helping children deal with trauma and violence.
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Champaign Unit 4 Schools Celebrate National African-American Parent Involvement Day
Champaign Unit 4 Schools have a list of activities planned in observance of the National African-American Parent Involvement Day on Monday. Each school will host their own activities ranging from dinners and luncheons to talent show and musical performances.
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Fire Chief Proposes Giant Flag To Fly Over Paxton
The fire chief in the Ford County town of Paxton says flying a giant U.S. flag from a tall flagpole would promote patriotism and his community at the same time.
Bezhanishvili Scores 35, Illinois Beats Rutgers 99-94 In OT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Freshman big man Giorgi Bezhanishvili scored a career-high 35 points — 29 of them coming in the second half — to lead Illinois to a 99-94 overtime win over Rutgers on Saturday.
Have We Been Misspelling J.B. Pritzker’s Name?
There is a mystery at the heart of Illinois government. Statehouse reporters have been in private discussions about it for weeks. After internal deliberations here at public radio, we thought it was finally time to go public.