Illini Lose To Ohio State 75-73
Marc Loving scored 27 points, including two late free throws, to lead Ohio State to a 75-73 win over visiting Illinois on Sunday.
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Rauner Wraps 3-Day Tour Of Flood Damage With Stop In Douglas County
Shortly after declaring 12 Illinois counties state disaster areas, Gov. Bruce Rauner surveyed the damage first hand, making several stops in Central and Southern Illinois. He made his final stop in Villa Grove on Sunday, calling the state disaster declaration a 'first step' in seeking federal help.
AP: U Of Illinois Alumni Vent Over Sports Woes
An Associated Press investigation says alumni were upset after the firings of football coach Tim Beckman and athletic director Mike Thomas, shortly after Phyllis Wise stepped down as Urbana campus chancellor. Some were thankful Beckman and Thomas were fired, but wish they were gone sooner.
Flooding Prompts Evacuation In Portion Of Southern Illinois
Authorities near one levee in far southwestern Illinois are being told to move to higher ground. The county board in Alexander County issued an emergency evacuation Friday. Meanwhile, Governor Bruce Rauner ordered the Illinois National Guard to help with the recovery effort.
Public Library Foundations Beef Up Fundraising Efforts
Foundations for the public libraries in Champaign and Urbana are getting more sophisticated in seeking donations to help the libraries with special projects from building maintenance to cultural programs.
