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The University of Illinois has fired Athletic Director Mike Thomas. Barbara Wilson, the Interim Chancellor on the Urbana campus, said in a Monday morning news conference that a change in leadership was necessary. She said that "distractions" led to the decision after a law firm's findings brought on the firing of former football coach Tim Beckman at the start of the season.
It's been another year of health-related setbacks for Lou Henson, the winningest coach in Illini basketball history. About 12 years after battling cancer and encephalitis, he's been diagnosed with pre-leukemia, having to undergo stints of chemotherapy.
He spoke with Jeff Bossert about how he's feeling, his strict physical routine, and the unveiling of Lou Henson Court.
Some Illinois Democrats want to automatically register residents to vote as they get their driver’s licenses.
More than 3,000 patients with Illinois-issued ID cards will be able to buy medical marijuana legally for the first time Monday.
Advocates for senior citizens and people with disabilities are assessing how action Friday by the Republican governor affects services they say they depend on.
