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Darin LaHood Running For Schock’s Seat; Barickman & Bill Brady Decline
The son of Ray LaHood, Schock's predecessor in the 18th District U.S. House seat, says he'll campaign on his state Senate record, including ethics reform.
Updated -Recalled Kraft Mac & Cheese With Metal Pieces Was Made In Champaign
Kraft Foods Group says it knows of eight incidents of consumers finding metal in boxes of its original flavor Macaroni & Cheese. The 6.5 million boxes come from one production line at the plant in Champaign.
Alabama Sweeps Illinois 79-58 In NIT Opener
The Fighting Illini shot 32.3 percent from the field, including just 7 of 24 from beyond the arc.
Rep. Aaron Schock Announces Resignation
Republican Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock says he's resigning his House seat amid questions about his spending. In a statement on Tuesday, Schock said he would step down effective March 31. A special election will be held to name his replacement.