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Fighting Illini Women beats Nebraska 77-68; Illinois sets program record with eight straight Big Ten wins

CHAMPAIGN — Senior guard Adalia McKenzie had 23 points, eight rebounds and four steals against Nebraska. Illinois beat Nebraska 77-68 on Sunday extending the team’s win streak against Big Ten opponents to eight. This win sets a new program record for most consecutive wins against Big Ten opponents. Takeaways Nebraska: They heavily relied on center…

Three people sit at a desk with microphones. Behind them is a screen that says Urbana Police. The center person is wearing a police uniform.
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After week of violence, Urbana police department promote plan to prevent, neighborhood by neighborhood

URBANA — Darnell “DJ” Wicks was 7 and loved Spider-Man. Sherman McCraney was 18 years old. Melvin Braxton was 43. Richard Meek was 70. Each was killed in Urbana this week. Three of the incidents were unrelated except for the common thread of domestic and gun violence, according to the Urbana Police Department. “Our commitment…

Champaign councilman discusses city resources with constituents as he tries to atone for swastika post
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Champaign councilman discusses city resources with constituents as he tries to atone for swastika post

Councilman Davion Williams is under fire after changing his Facebook profile picture on Jan. 31 to an image of a swastika with a caption that said it’s an ancient symbol that’s been used for thousands of years across multiple cultures to denote good fortune, well-being and spirituality.

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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 13 – Feb. 16

Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m.   Thursday, February 13 2025 Eastern Illinois Regional Poetry Out Loud ContestTime: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Location: Champaign Public LibraryDetails: Students from several area…

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Gen Z is bucking trends on dating & sex. A University of Illinois relationships expert explains why

Valentine’s Day is when many celebrate romance. But today’s generation of college students appears to be less focused on relationships and dating. 

Among young people, rates of dating and sex are down, with more people choosing to focus on career and personal ambitions, said Allen Barton, assistant professor of family studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.