Boxer Muhammad Ali, ‘The Greatest Of All Time,’ Dies At 74
Muhammad Ali, the man considered the greatest boxer of all time, died late Friday at a hospital in Phoenix at age 74. He was battling respiratory problems.
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The 21st’s Summer Book List (Summer Books, Vol. 1)
List of Suggested Summer Reading by Liz Kirchhoff, Adult Services Librarian, Barrington Area Library, and Robin Helenthal, Manager of Collection Development Services, Peoria Public Library
State Budget Forces More Cutback In Community Elements Homeless Programs
The state budget impasse is forcing Champaign’s Community Elements to make another round of cutbacks in its programs for the homeless this month.
‘Wear Orange’ Group Spreads Message In Champaign
Champaign was one of nearly 200 US cities that took part in National Gun Violence Awareness Day Thursday, wearing orange - and trying to bring attention to the gun violence that some in the area say is at a ‘crisis level.’ Organized by Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America, about 50 attended a rally in Champaign's Westside Park.
Summer Books; Gospel Justice; Food Safety; Bunnies
On the 21st: We asked librarians to recommend their favorite reads for summer and talked to the author of the new book "The Very Good Gospel." Plus, we spoke with a food safety expert about the massive nationwide recall of flour and got tips from ecologists for how to keep bunnies out of your garden.