‘Aging Magician’ Comes To Krannert Center Saturday Night
The music theatre work premiered earlier this month in Minneapolis, and features a mix of children's choir, string quartet, male voice, and a wide variety of instruments.
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Solidarity March and Rally in Macomb
Around 150 people took to the streets of Macomb late Thursday afternoon to demonstrate their support for Western Illinois University and the city.
Pro Basketball Launches In Pontiac
The Livingston County city of Pontiac, home to one of the country's long-running high school basketball tournaments, has used that history to lure in a minor league franchise. The Pontiac 66ers, part of the Midwest Professional Basketball Association, play on the same court as the high school team, en route to a 12-4 mark this season. They'll play in the league championship Friday night.
Danville School Board Approves Reorganization Of K-8 Classes; Permanently Closes Cannon
The Danville District 118 School Board voted Wednesday night to permanently close flood-damaged Cannon Elementary School, and re-organize district classes to adjust to the loss of the building.
Rauner: ‘Outrage’ Chicago State May Have To Shut Down
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's "very upset'' that Chicago State University may have to close due to financial problems. Students and employees at the school are being asked to turn in their keys. Rauner said Wednesday at an unrelated event in Springfield that it's "an outrage."