U of I Preps To Host NCAA Regional
With its 45-6-1 record, and current 26-game winning streak, U of I Athletic staff say Illinois Field is a mere 'lock' to host its first-ever NCAA baseball regional the weekend of May 29-31.
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U of I Entomologist Praises White House Plan To Help Bees, Pollinating Insects
University of Illinois entomologist May Berenbaum says the White House national strategy to address the decline in honeybee and monarch butterfly populations marks the federal government's first coordinated effort to deal with the issue.
Research Head Shares Concerns For Rauner’s Budget Proposal
The Civic Federation's Laurence Msall told senators he applauds the governor's efforts to balance next year's budget, but he doesn't see how some savings would be possible.
Supreme Court To Hear $10B Philip Morris Appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court this morning will hear a case about whether tobacco company Philip Morris should have to pay $10 billion for defrauding smokers with its advertising for so-called "light" cigarettes.
UI Women’s Basketball Program Faces Abuse Allegations
The parents of three former players accuse head coach Matt Bollant and now-former associate coach Mike Divilbiss of verbal and emotional abuse. It was announced Monday that Divilbiss and the U of I have 'agreed to part ways.'
