Songs Of The Civil Rights Movement
Macomb-based musician Chris Vallillo does shows featuring the music of the American civil rights movement. Vallillo's new CD, "Oh Freedom" features some of those songs.
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MLK Day A Day Of Service In Central Illinois
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is officially a "Day of Service" in Illinois. And several organizations in central Illinois are taking part, offering opportunities for the public to participate in service activities.
Champaign-Urbana Community Activist Says MLK Changed The Nation’s Understanding Of Civil Rights
"I think Dr. King was able to change the way that we think about ourselves and how others view us, and I'm talking about African Americans."
Durbin: Too Early To Predict GOP Presidential Nominee
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says the country needs to wait until early March, after few caucuses and primaries, to get a true sense of who the Republican nominee will be for president. He says early February's Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire primary aren't enough to gain a complete picture.
Killeen: Continue Advocating For Universities During Impasse
University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen says he and other university leaders have to remain stoic over the next month or two as the state's budget stalemate continues. Killeen says he's particularly concerned about operational and reputational damage to the university.
