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After an effort that began last fall and came down to four finalists, the Champaign Public Library Board of Trustees has decided to reopen its search for a new director. Board President Martin Wolske says this decision was not a reflection on the quality of the candidates.
Local elected officials are endorsing a series of measures for state legislators to look at as way of solving the 8-budget impasse. The Champaign and Urbana City Councils are reviewing some of those proposals in meetings this week after those bodies and others discussed them with lawmakers last week.
Sojourners founder and evangelical preacher Jim Wallis talks about his new book, America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to a New America
The Illinois State Museum has a deal to re-open, just days after Governor Bruce Rauner suggested that it start charging admission and look for private support. The Department of Natural Resources says lawmakers must grant the authority to charge entry fees so the museum can reopen within weeks instead of months.
Peter Jok scored 23 points, and Jarrod Uthoff added 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 5 Iowa past Illinois 77-65 on Sunday. Jalen Coleman-Lands led Illinois with 17 points, going 5 of 11 from 3-point range.
