Iowa Downs Illini 68-60
The Illini drop to 7-8 in the Big Ten with their loss at Iowa Wednesday night. Rayvonte Rice led Illinois with 20 points.
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Champaign County Board Reviews $32 Million Jail Plan
The plan would consolidate Champaign County jail operations in an expanded and renovated satellite jail, but some county board members and citizens want more emphasis on programs to lower the county's incarceration rate.
Schock Defends Travels on Campaign Donors’ Airplanes
Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) says he uses private planes owned by campaign donors to stay in touch with constituents and for campaign fundraising ... but is now reviewing his office procedures concerning the expenses.
Two Dead In String of Champaign Heroin Overdoses
Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb calls this an 'unusually high' number of reported incidents in a brief amount of time.
Champaign Senator Bennett Starts Petition To Block U of I Cuts
The freshman lawmaker is sending around a petition to block $209 million in budget cuts to the U of I.
Rauner Nominates Alumni To U of I Board
Gov. Rauner is nominating Alumni Assiciation Board members Jill Smart and Ramon Cepeda to serve as University of Illinois Trustees.
First Bill To Land On Rauner’s Desk Presents Potential Political, Legal Issues
Illinois' new governor has his first opportunity to determine the fate of legislation. Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision could affect how much you're paying for electricity
AP: Congressman Schock Billed Private Planes, Concerts
The Peoria Congressman's use of congressional and political funds to pay for trips on a supporters' plane raises new questions amid an ethics inquiry already underway.
Despite Short Term Dips, Gasoline Prices On The Rise: Analyst
GasBuddy.com, a gasoline price website, forecasts gasoline prices to continue rising in Illinois, due to seasonal maintenance and fuel blend switches at midwest oil refineries
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Poor Shooting Sinks Illini Men, 60-53
Michigan State hit 85 percent of its free throws, while Illinois converted less than 29 percent of its shots from the floor
