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U of I-led project to assess whether financial help prevents repeated child maltreatment
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Child welfare agencies across the U.S. are investigating whether mitigating poverty can improve child maltreatment outcomes. While studies have suggested that temporary economic support can reduce reports of child neglect and abuse, no large-scale experiments have been done, and researchers are unsure about the amount of support needed to enhance children’s safety and the exact mechanisms through which these improvements occur.
Re-examined: Red Grange’s legacy 100 years later
Last week Illinois introduced new throwback jerseys to be worn at the Memorial Stadium re-dedication game, in honor of Red Grange. When the Illini kick it off against Michigan on Oct. 19, it will mark 100 years since Grange’s infamous six-touchdown game. The game turned Grange into an overnight...
Illinois basketball trying to get back in the running for 4-star 2025 recruit
The Illinois basketball team is coming down from the high of a wild ride in the class of 2024. I can sit here and say that I have never seen a class this talented coming into the Illini program. Yes, we have had players like five-star Dee Brown come in with Deron Williams and James Augustine, but on paper, that class was not as talented as what we are seeing entering this season.
217 Today: Here’s why health experts advise caution when attending state fairs in the time of bird flu
The Champaign Unit 4 school board is starting a new program to help parents better prepare their children for college and the workforce. People who live in the small town of Cairo, Illinois are struggling to access fresh food. One week ahead of the Democratic National Convention, Muslim leaders in...
Utility assistance program to continue thanks to Champaign state senator
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A state program helping Illinois residents pay their utility bills has been extended indefinitely. The funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Percentage of Income Payment Plan were scheduled to cease to exist at the end of the year. Champaign State Senator Paul Faraci sponsored a bill removing […]
Illinois FCS players enjoying long-awaited kickoff of EA Sports video game’s return
Western Illinois players react to seeing themselves in the “Team Builder” component of the recent EA Sports College Football 25 release. (Photo by GoLeathernecks.com) Western Illinois hasn’t officially opened its 2024 season, yet the Leathernecks have already taken the field against other team. If you’re wondering how...
Central Illinois Storm Warning: Damaging Winds, Urban Flooding Threat Until 2 AM Friday
Champaign, IL – Severe thunderstorms are expected across Illinois tonight, bringing the potential for damaging winds, urban flooding, and isolated hail. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert, warning residents to prepare for wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph, quarter-sized hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding. There is also a small chance of tornadoes.
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Governor Pritzker signs over 100 bills into law
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what a federal judge ruled on where protesters of the DNC can march and why inmates were moved out of the Stateville Correction Center. She also talks about some of the new bills that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed, like having a digital driver’s license and no more single-use plastics in hotels.
Ion Grove launches grab-and-go food
Aug. 14—SAVOY — While no one likes getting stuck with flight delays, one local business hopes to make the wait a little sweeter. Ion Grove Café, located at Willard Airport, launched grab-and-go food sales over the weekend, which proved to be quite busy, said co-founder Phil Rowell. "We have had a few aircraft delays, and just knowing that people have access to food and drink has been helpful," ...
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Interest in 2025 wing
Aug. 14—Class of 2025 wing Shon Abaev has official visits set for Dayton, Syracuse, USC, Auburn, Cincinnati and Maryland over the course for the two months. But the consensus four-star prospect told national basketball writer that Illinois is still interested and expected to make a trip this fall to Calvary Christian High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to see him play. Abaev is coming off ...
Malik Elzy enters second season with mature mindset: 'He's got a renewed focus and a renewed mission'
CHAMPAIGN — Malik Elzy admits his mind wandered at times during his freshman season. Instead of focusing on the next meeting, the next practice or the next rep, the four-star Chicago Simeon prospect's mind seemed focused elsewhere: that last drop, why his freshman season wasn't as good as he hoped or how it would impact his long-term future.
Brace Yourself, Illinois – Farmers Almanac Predicts Brutal Winter
What else would you expect really? It's not like Illinois isn't accustomed to winters with a lot of snow and cold conditions, but the new Farmer's Almanac prediction says the upcoming winter will be brutal for Illinois in particular. I will say that there's a part of me that feels...
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