Illinois officials say they were surprised by rape charge against star Terrence Shannon Jr.
Illinois suspended Shannon on Thursday after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened when the football team played at Kansas in September. Whitman spoke at a news conference Friday before Illinois’ game against Fairleigh Dickinson.
No. 11 Illinois routs Fairleigh Dickinson 104-71 in 1st game without leading scorer Shannon
Dain Dainja scored 19 points, Coleman Hawkins and Justin Harmon each had 18, Quincy Guerrier added 14 and Marcus Domask 11 for the Illini (10-2). Harmon made a career-high four 3-pointers.
Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1
More than 300 statutes will become law in the new year.