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An outside firmed hired by the University of Illinois to investigation charges of racism and abusive behavior in the women's basketball program at Urbana found no evidence of wrongdoing, but Chancellor Phyllis Wise says they will implement its recommendations on ways for student-athletes to report concerns and relations between coaches and parents.
The Danville Municipal Band, which consolidated several community bands in 1940, will perform a free anniversary concert on Sunday, August 2nd at 7 PM, at St. James United Methodist Church, 504 North Vermilion Street in Danville.
Sara Paretsky knows mystery writing. She's the author of the long-running, New York Times-bestselling V.I. Warshawski series. As the latest book hits shelves, she talked with us about Chicago's influence on her life and work and how the mystery genre has changed over the past 30 years.
In the wake of allegations from a former U of I player, two Chicago Tribune reporters reached out to every other one during coach Tim Beckman's era at the school. Of the 50 who responded, many alumni were critical, and current players came to Beckman's defense.
A group of downstate political leaders is urging Governor Bruce Rauner to backtrack on proposed cuts to Amtrak.
