Democratic Candidates For US Senate Face Off In Final Debate
The last televised debate for the Illinois Democrats vying for a chance to replace U.S. Senator Mark Kirk took on an aggressive tone Friday.
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Fourth Excessive Force Lawsuit Filed Against Champaign Officer Rush
A fourth excessive force lawsuit has been filed against Champaign police officer Matt Rush. The city council has already approved $320,000 in settlements in three other lawsuits filed against the officer, who's reportedly been on unpaid leave since early this month.
Police Arrest Illini Forward Black After Bar Fight
Illini basketball player Leron Black has been arrested on an aggravated assault charge for an alleged incident at a Campustown bar. Police say he threated a bouncer with a knife. According to a statement released by the News-Gazette, Coach John Groce has suspended Black indefinitely.
Sunday’s ‘Voices Unite’ Concert Brings U Of I Choir And Vienna Choir Together
Choirs from Vienna, Austria, and the University of Illinois will come together for a concert this Sunday night at Krannert Center’s Foellinger Great Hall with Sinfonia da Camera titled, appropriately, “Voices Unite.” Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline talked about the concert with U of I Director of Choral Activities Andrew Megill.
Governor Recommends Cuts To Higher Ed (Again)
James Applegate, executive director of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, says low-income students who rely on the state's Monetary Award Program (better known as MAP) are bearing the brunt of the current budget impasse.
Josh Whitman Introduced As U Of I Athletic Director
After more than 100 days without an athletic director, the University of Illinois has officially named Josh Whitman to the post. The U of I graduate earned law and finance degrees at the school, and played for a few years in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills.
Lyric Theatre’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Opens Thursday Night At Krannert
U of I Lyric Theatre's production of the Benjamin Britten opera 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' opens Thursday night at Krannert Center. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline has a preview.
Governor Proposes Budget Options; Democrats Choose Neither
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says it's shocking and unacceptable that the state is in its eighth month without a budget. Wednesday, he laid out his vision for finally ending the political stalemate that has paralyzed state government. The Republican's language was more conciliatory, but the ideas remain the same.
Governor’s Budget Address Calls For Cost-Saving Proposals Or Authority To Make Cuts
Gov. Bruce Rauner is giving Illinois lawmakers a choice to either implement his cost-saving proposals in exchange for a $36 billion budget or give him authority to make $4 billion in cuts to end a months-long budget stalemate. The options are outlined in the Republican governor's budget address to lawmakers Wednesday.
U Of I Softball Player Apologizes For Menorah Damage
Suspended University of Illinois softball player Ruby Rivera has apologized for damaging a menorah at an orthodox Jewish student center near the Urbana campus.
