Divided Champaign Unit 4 school board works together to fill vacancy for now
As the Champaign Unit 4 board is confronting another vacancy, the group is working through lingering tensions. The divisions aren’t fully resolved, but during a meeting Monday night, the members did agree to seek applicants to fill that spot.
The Latest: The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an ‘act of terrorism’
The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an “act of terrorism” when he drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers early Wednesday, killing 14 people.
The University of Illinois hopes to build a smaller, safer and smarter nuclear reactor. Here’s what’s next
Forty-five years ago, the worst commercial nuclear accident to occur in the United States happened at Three Mile Island power plant in Middleton, Pennsylvania. Thousands of people had to evacuate due to a malfunction and human error causing a steam explosion in one of the reactors.
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217 Today: The University of Illinois will build a smaller, safer and smarter nuclear reactor. Here’s what’s next
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the U of I’s Microreactor Demonstration Project.
An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a single mother, a father of two and
Firework mortars, gas cannisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
LAS VEGAS — Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that
No. 21 Illinois beats No. 14 South Carolina 21-17 in the Citrus Bowl for its 10th win of the season
Luke Altmeyer threw for 174 yards with a touchdown and an interception as Illinois (10-3) closed out the fifth 10-win season in program history and its first since 2001.
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Fighting Illini’s star receiver leaves lasting legacy at U of I while chasing NFL dreams
Star receiver Pat Bryant won’t be available for the Citrus Bowl New Year’s Eve, as he is playing it safe having declared for the NFL draft. However, Bryant has already left his mark on the Illini program.
Respiratory illnesses on the rise in Illinois, hospitals outline new policies in response
The Illinois Department of Public Health says that Illinoisans face an increased chance of exposure to seasonal illnesses as families are gathering to celebrate the holidays and hospitals around the state are administering new rules in order to combat the spread.
217 Today: Pat Bryant leaves lasting legacy at Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about Fighting Illini receiver Pat Bryant.
No. 14 South Carolina and No. 21 Illinois each aim to finish with 10 wins at Citrus Bowl
Illinois had to rally and win their final three to put themselves on the verge of a 10-win season.
State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them.
‘Lived his life with such purpose’: Family of state trooper killed in line of duty announces funeral plans
The family of fallen state trooper Clay Carns say they “mourn the loss of their treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.”
More Illinois universities are covering tuition for low-income households, but issues with cost remains
In Illinois, state funding for higher education dropped by nearly 40% since 2000. Public university tuition has increased 121% in the same time. Students from low-income homes are receiving financial aid, but face other costs.
217 Today: Jonathan Alter on the life and career of Jimmy Carter
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with author Jonathan Alter about his book on Jimmy Carter’s life.
‘A legacy of compassion’: Illinois leaders react to Jimmy Carter’s death
President Joe Biden has scheduled a state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9.
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