No. 20 Illinois survives Penn State defense, 60-55

No. 20 Illinois survives Penn State defense, 60-55

CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois men’s basketball team overcame a crafty Penn State defense for a 60-55 win Thursday night in Champaign. First year Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry dedicated his defenders to shutting down Illinois’ inside-out game, preventing top scorers Kofi Cockburn and Alfonso Plummer from getting shots. That left Da’Monte Williams open. “I’ve coached…

217 Today: Danville mayor hopes new economic development will revitalize city

217 Today: Danville mayor hopes new economic development will revitalize city

Friday, March 4, 2022 Today’s headlines: Illinois Democrats are struggling with their messaging after the federal indictment of their longtime leader Michael Madigan. The top infectious disease expert at the Champaign Urbana Public Health District says the governor’s recent decision to lift the mask mandate does not mean people should stop wearing masks. The University…