Badgers Win 13th Straight Over Illini Men 78-69
After Thursday night's 78-69 loss, the Illini still haven't beaten the Badgers since 2011.
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Christensen Seeks New Judge, Delay Of Kidnapping Trial To 2019
Lawyers for Brendt Christensen want the federal judge in his kidnapping trial to recuse himself.
As States Embrace Cannabis As Opioid Alternative, Science Lags Behind Policy
Across the country, states desperate to prevent opioid addiction are considering medical cannabis as a solution. In Illinois, where opioids have claimed nearly 11,000 lives over the past decade, the legislature may soon consider a measure that would allow patients with an opioid prescription get access to marijuana instead.
$5 Million Contribution Boosts Football Performance Center Construction
A former University of Illinois Football player and Caterpillar executive is donating five-million dollars to the U of I football program.
Sen. Durbin On Immigration; Marijuana And Pain; AG Candidate Sharon Fairley; Chicago Block Club
On The 21st: Senator Dick Durbin tells us about the spending deal that Congress will vote on today - and what's he's hoping to see from the Senate's debate on immigration policy and DACA next week. Plus, Illinois Public Media and Side Effects Public Media reporter Christine Herman joins us to talk about whether marijuana is a viable way to treat chronic pain. We also continue our series of interviews with candidates for attorney general, and hear about a news non-profit in Chicago that has raised nearly $120,000 in three days.
