Illinois Posts Costly 34-14 Win Over Western Illinois
Illinois beat Western Illinois 34-14 in college football Saturday, but the victory came with a price.
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Obama Visits U Of I Campus, Urges Students To Get Out & Vote
In his first major political speech since leaving office, former President Barack Obama took aim at the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress — blaming them for inciting division and stoking fears in the country.
Heavy Rains Cause Postponements, Cancellations
This weekend’s rainy weather is causing organizers of outdoor events in east-central Illinois to revise their plans.
President Obama’s Speech At The University Of Illinois
On this special edition of The 21st: President Obama has been on the political sidelines since he left office. But no more. In an hourlong speech at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the former president rebuked President Trump, calling him "a symptom, not a cause" of today's political climate. He also encouraged the nearly 1,100 students in attendance to vote in this fall's midterm elections, saying "our democracy depends on it."
Londrigan Says Her Health Care Plan Resonates With Urban And Rural Voters
Democratic congressional candidate Betsy Dirksen Londrigan hosted a town hall-style meeting on the University of Illinois campus Thursday night, the 11th town hall of 14 she plans to host around the district, according to her campaign.