3rd-quarter scoring flurry leads Boilermakers to 44-19 rout over Illinois in battle for The Cannon

3rd-quarter scoring flurry leads Boilermakers to 44-19 rout over Illinois in battle for The Cannon

Illinois has lost four straight in this rivalry and all three in coach Bret Bielema’s tenure. The Fighting Illini finished with nine penalties, one turnover that Purdue recovered for a touchdown and five sacks allowed.

Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color. Illinois is the first state to abolish it

Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color. Illinois is the first state to abolish it

A law abolishing cash bail will take effect in Illinois on Sept. 18. The change makes Illinois the first state to eliminate the practice and a nationally watched testing ground for whether such a change can work.