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Matt Bollant has been fired as head women's basketball coach at Illinois after five seasons, compliing a record of 61-94, and 22-62 in the Big Ten Conference. The news comes three days after John Groce was fired as men's head basketball coach. "I am excited to embrace a future for Illinois Women's Basketball where we realize the program's full - and virtually unlimited - potential," said U of I Athletic Director Josh Whitman.
On the 21st: We discussed the effectiveness of health apps and fitness trackers. Plus, a program in Peoria uses virtual reality to show kids the negative effects of smoking and vaping. And, we talked to two sports reporters about all things March Madness.
In his analysis piece for Illinois Issues, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Kevin McDermott states that Gov. Bruce Rauner has little to say to journalists, and that's not just a problem for reporters.
More than 100 people filled the Carpenters' Local 243 Hall in Champaign to get an update on the budget impasse, and ask questions of State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) and State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign).
On the 21st: We learned about the firing of Illini men's basketball coach John Groce and talked about the potential impact of an ongoing federal investigation on Caterpillar's reputation. We also spoke with the author of a book about Ignatian spirituality and got the latest in Illinois politics.
