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On the 21st: We learned about the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board's endorsement of Libertarian Gary Johnson, and talked about how organizations can sustain diversity and inclusion in work spaces. Plus, we spoke with Chicago-based director Joe Swanberg about his new Netflix series "Easy."
The Champaign Unit 4 School Board has ratified a new contract with its teachers’ union.
Saturday is the first day that prospective college students and their families can begin filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA for short. That’s much earlier than in previous years, and that’s not the only change in the FAFSA process in 2016.
Urbana native and Chicago Cubs pitcher Spencer Patton joined Lisa, John, and Brian for this week's episode of "The Bandwagon" sports podcast. Here's a small taste of the discussion.
Champaign Police say Robbie M. Patton, 18, of Champaign turned himself in to authorities Thursday night, reporting to the Champaign County Jail at 10:15 p.m. He's charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the early Sunday morning shooting death of George Korchev of Mundelein. He also faces a count of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Bond is set at $5-million.
