No. 24 Illinois holds off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55

No. 24 Illinois holds off No. 10 Michigan State, 56-55

CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois men’s basketball team beat No. 10 Michigan State 56-55 Tuesday night in Champaign, despite the absence of Kofi Cockburn and Andre Curbelo. Senior guard Trent Frazier led all scorers with 16 points and held star MSU freshman Max Christie to 1-8 shooting and just two points. Frazier also led Illinois in…

Wind Chill Advisory Tue. 8pm-Wed. 9am; Danville Schools closed
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Wind Chill Advisory Tue. 8pm-Wed. 9am; Danville Schools closed

This story was updated Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. We will update as new weather information is posted. URBANA – The National Weather Service in Central Illinois has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The wind chill is the temperature it “feels like” outside when combined with wind. Wind chills in…

217 Today: A nurse reflects on starting her career during the COVID-19 pandemic one year later

217 Today: A nurse reflects on starting her career during the COVID-19 pandemic one year later

Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 Today’s headlines: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker vetoed a bill that would have required school districts to give paid time off for COVID-related absences. But, the governor has agreed with teachers unions to introduce similar legislation. More than 350 Champaign teachers rallied Monday over contract negotiations, and they’ll vote Wednesday about authorizing…

A woman with a face mask holds a sign that says, "Listen to your teacher."

Champaign school day proposal prompts teacher rally, possible vote to strike

CHAMPAIGN – More than 350 Champaign teachers rallied on Monday over contract negotiations, and they will vote on Wednesday about authorizing a strike. At issue — whether Unit 4 should extend the elementary school day. Contract negotiations between the Unit 4 School District and the Champaign Federation of Teachers have stalled in recent weeks. The…