Chancellor: Budget Impasse Damaged University’s Reputation
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones says he’s still repairing the damage that the recently ended state budget impasse caused to the Urbana campus.
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McFadden Wins Chicago Marathon Women’s Wheelchair Div. For 8th Time
Tatyana McFadden set a new course record, to once again win the Chicago Marathon women’s wheelchair division.
The former University of Illinois athlete finished the competition with a time of one hour, 39 minutes, 15 seconds, just ahead of Amanda McGrory of Savoy, whose unofficial finish time was identical at 1:39:15.
Public Meeting Planned After Natural Gas Leak North Of Mahomet
A natural gas leak in north Mahomet has contaminated drinking water in at least five homes, and a Champaign lawyer wants answers.
The Tylenol Murders; Former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
On this encore edition of The 21st: We look back on the story of how seven people in Chicago were killed by poisoned Tylenol. Plus, we revisit our conversation with former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey.
Prairie Rivers Network Celebrates 50 Years With Dinner Gala
This year marks a milestone for the Prairie Rivers Network. The environmental advocacy group is celebrating its 50-year anniversary this year. And they’re marking the occasion with their 50th Anniversary Dinner Gala Friday night at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign.
