Abrams’ Career Day Leads Illini Over Chippewas
The sixth-year senior's career-high 31 points led the Illinois men's basketball team to its fourth straight win, 92-73 over Central Michigan. The Illini are now 8-3 this season.
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CIA Concludes Russian Interference Aimed To Elect Trump
Updated at 1:49 p.m. ET with confirmation from the U.S. official and comments from Sen. Ron Wyden
The CIA has concluded that Russia intervened in the 2016 election specifically to help Donald Trump win the presidency, a U.S. official has confirmed to NPR.
State Seeking Preventative Measures To Address Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Four Illinois counties, including Champaign, are leading the effort to better understand those who suffer from mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Data-Driven Health and Justice is a nationwide effort to reduce the financial and human costs associated with those who frequently end up in hospitals and jails, or 'superutlizers'. The Illinois Criminal Justice Authority held a conference Friday in Urbana to help other parts of the state find preventative measures.
Syrian Refugees Post-Election; Introducing Young Girls To Radio; Chicago Band Laverne
We discussed the support Syrian refugees have experienced after the election. Plus, we talked about a youth radio camp that introduces young girls to radio and media production. Chicago band Laverne also joined us to talk about their music.
Weeding Out Competition: Farmers Left Paying Steep Prices As Seed Firms Merge
Central Illinois corn and soybean farmer Norbert Brauer said he remembers when he could plant an acre of corn for about $100 total — but that was nearly three decades ago.
