No. 12 Illinois and star QB Luke Altmyer are ready to enter uncharted territory
The Illini flew under the radar on their way to a 10-win season last year — their first since 2001 — and they return 18 starters including star quarterback Luke Altmyer.
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Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions
The donations in question involve a state law that limits contributions to campaigns during an election cycle. Under the law, a campaign becomes “self-funded” when the candidate puts more than $100,000 into the campaign.
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Eastern Illinois University to cut ties with PBS after federal funding cuts
The elimination of federal funding calculates to a loss of more than $790,000- nearly 80% of the station’s overall annual operations budget.
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Ari Shapiro says farewell to NPR
Shapiro began his career at NPR as an intern for Nina Totenberg. He went on to be an International Correspondent, a White House Correspondent and a Justice Correspondent.
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Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push
Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, a Republican, and former Secretary of Commerce Bill Daley, a Democrat and member of the Daley political family, are leading the effort.
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Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure
The sign came down a day after the Clinton County Board passed a non-binding resolution.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 21 – Aug. 27
An audition workshop, the premier working vintage farm show in the U.S., one of the biggest garage sales across CU, music and sweet corn festivals, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
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217 Today: Your food probably traveled a long way before reaching the grocery store. Here’s why
In today’s deep dive, a trip to the produce section of the grocery store can take you around the world. An exploration of why our food travels so far to get to us.
