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Michigan State converted 68% of its field goal attempts and out-rebounded the Illini men 37-15 en route to an 87-74 win last night in Champaign.

(Updated at 6:15 p.m. ET) Congress has passed a stopgap spending bill, sending the measure to President Trump's desk to end the partial shutdown of the federal government, now in its third day.

On The 21st: A quick update on how Illinois was affected by the now brief federal government shutdown. Also, we talk to Erica Sagrans about why more women should work on political campaigns. Plus, every day hospitals have to figure out how to help patients who are chronically homeless; three experts discuss the strategies they are using in their hospitals. And, we get the latest in Illinois politics.

Eat Asian carp. That’s the message that Illinois and Louisiana officials want people to learn as conservation officials try to find a way to stop the invasive fresh-water species.
 

Prebiotics are a class of small, indigestible fiber molecules present in human breast milk and known to promote growth of good bacteria in the gut. A new study from the University of Illinois involving piglets suggests prebiotics may also improve learning and memory.