Illinois Opens Smith Era With 52-3 Win Over Murray State
Wes Lunt threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and Kendrick Foster ran for a pair of 56-yard touchdowns to give new Illinois coach Lovie Smith his first win, 52-3 over Murray State.
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Earthquake Rattles Plains States
An earthquake centered in Oklahoma has rattled a swath of the Great Plains.
Zika Virus Confirmed In Champaign County
The county's first case of Zika virus was confirmed Friday by Champaign-Urbana Public Health Administrator Julie Pryde. But she could not confirm whether that case involved a female University of Illinois student that reportedly sought treatment at McKinley Health Center after returning from a Zika-infected area.
Judge: State, AFSCME Should Continue Talks Over Wages, Health Benefits
A judge is encouraging Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration to keep bargaining its contract with AFSCME, the state’s largest government union. Rauner's attorneys have been asking the state’s labor board to declare negotiations at an impasse, which could potentially lead to a strike of state workers.
Big Ten Football Preview; Chicago Musician Sir the Baptist
On the 21st: We discussed the upcoming college football season with reporters Jeremy Werner and Zach Pereles, who cover Illinois and Northwestern. Plus, we talked with Chicago musician Sir the Baptist about his spiritual roots and rising success.