Illini Bow Out With 89-58 Loss To Purdue
A balanced scoring attack and blistering shooting percentage rocketed the Purdue men past Illinois 89-58 Friday afternoon in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal action at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Trump Cancels Chicago Rally; Protesters Celebrate
Donald Trump cancelled a rally Friday at the University of Illinois' Chicago campus, saying he didn't want anyone to get hurt after protesters packed the arena. Protesters celebrated, chanting "We stopped Trump!"
Columnist Leitch Weighs In On The Lovie Smith Hype
This week’s hiring of Lovie Smith as the 25th football coach in Illini history has generated huge interest among fans and sportswriters. U of I graduate Will Leitch falls into both those categories. In a column this week for Sports On Earth, the Mattoon native recalls another optimistic time for Illini football, more than 25 years ago.
2nd Try For Monticello Bond Referendum To Build New High School
Voters in Monticello Unit School District 25 will be asked Tuesday to approve a $40.9 million bond referendum to pay for a new high school building, and the renovation of the old one.
Capitol Steps To Perform Saturday At Virginia Theatre
Since they first entertained at a U.S. Senate Christmas party in 1981, the Capitol Steps have become famous for satirizing politicians from all parts of the political spectrum. They're performing at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign Saturday night.
