U of I’s McFadden Wins 4th Consecutive London Marathon
The University of Illinois’ Tatyana McFadden has won her fourth consecutive London Marathon, just a week after winning her fourth marathon in Boston.
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Altamont School Supt. Says State Must Come Up With School Funding
The school district serving the small town of Altamont in Effingham County is holding a public meeting Monday evening, to let people know of what could happen if the governor and state lawmakers fail to agree on a budget before the next school year.
Missing Person Investigation In Champaign Leads To Body Found In Clinton Lake
Champaign Police are waiting for an autopsy to tell them whether human remains recovered Sunday from Clinton Lake are that of Ashley Chemere Gibson.
Federal Officials Deny Illinois Appeal For Disaster Funds
FEMA has denied the state's appeal for federal assistance to help local governments in Vermilion, Moultrie and 15 other counties that suffered storm damage in December and January.
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Stopgap Higher Ed Funding Bill
The Illinois House and Senate both voted Friday morning to approve a $600 million short-term funding fix for financially struggling colleges and universities that have been without funding during the state budget stalemate.