Illinois Posts Costly 34-14 Win Over Western Illinois
Illinois beat Western Illinois 34-14 in college football Saturday, but the victory came with a price.
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Obama Visits U Of I Campus, Urges Students To Get Out & Vote
In his first major political speech since leaving office, former President Barack Obama took aim at the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress — blaming them for inciting division and stoking fears in the country.
Heavy Rains Cause Postponements, Cancellations
This weekend’s rainy weather is causing organizers of outdoor events in east-central Illinois to revise their plans.
Londrigan Says Her Health Care Plan Resonates With Urban And Rural Voters
Democratic congressional candidate Betsy Dirksen Londrigan hosted a town hall-style meeting on the University of Illinois campus Thursday night, the 11th town hall of 14 she plans to host around the district, according to her campaign.
WIU Enrollment Down But Better Than Expected
Student enrollment at Western Illinois University this fall is down 10% from last year with a total student enrollment of 8,502 for both the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses.
Loose Regulations Allow Coal Ash To Threaten River
Each year thousands of families boat down the Middle Fork branch of the Illinois Vermilion River below an embankment that holds back 3.3 million cubic yards of toxic coal ash sludge stored in three large ponds. Coal ash pollution is leaching into the river, and the riverbank is eroding under the ponds. We examine what's a stake in this investigative report.
Ex-Illinois House Leader Lang Cleared Of Sexual Harassment, While Accuser Blasts Investigation
The inspector general for the Illinois General Assembly said there isn't enough proof that a former House leader, Rep. Lou Lang, sexually harassed or intimidated a legislative activist.
Illinois Launches College Planning Tool Aimed at Keeping Students In-State
Illinois government wants to keep kids from leaving the state for college. Its latest effort is a website and app that allows students and their parents to compare in-state schools.
WATCH/LISTEN: Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings Day 3
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is set to face a second round of questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. He’s expected to be questioned about his views on previous Supreme Court cases, as well as a range of policy issues.
The Cost Of Doing Business Across The Rural Digital Divide
Many rural areas still don't have access to the kind of high-speed internet service they need. That hurts businesses, schools, even medical care.
