Little Progress Seen In Tuesday Budget Talks
Illinois' political leaders say things are remaining civil behind closed doors as they hold budget meetings, though they’re having trouble agreeing on how to hold future meetings.
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Malcolm Hill Takes Over To Propel Illini Past IUPUI
The Illini men got all they could handle from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Tuesday night in Champaign.
Illinois won with a score of 85-77. But it was a two-possession game and the Jaguars had the ball with less than a minute to go before a Jaylon Tate steal sealed the win.
‘Waxing’ Nets Two More Nominations For Champaign-Based Archeophone
A Champaign-based record label that preserves recordings from the acoustic era – that is, without the use of microphones - has picked up Grammy nominations for best historical album and best album notes. "Waxing the Gospel: Mass Evangelism and the Phonograph" also marks Archeophone Records’ first foray into sacred music.
Killeen: No Sanctuary Status For U Of I
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen says the school’s three campuses can not serve as a sanctuary for undocumented students - citing the need to uphold state and federal laws. In a mass e-mail Tuesday, Killeen says the sanctuary concept is not well defined. But he says leaders will continue to do all they can within the law to support and protect all students, including those who are undocumented.
Illinois Town Adjusts To Post-Manufacturing Economy In Creative Way; ‘Stranded By The State’ Series
On the 21st: We talked to residents in Casey, Illinois, where the town has gone from a manufacturing area to a tourist attraction thanks to some "World's Largest" items; Plus, we spoke with the team behind the "Stranded by The State" video series that focuses on Illinois' state budget impasse.