CHAMPAIGN, IL - At the University of Illinois on Wednesday night, Ron Paul promised a young crowd that once he reaches the White House, “students will once again be able to choose their own mascots.” The NCAA prevented the university’s... »
Politicians exerted their influence at the University of Illinois to boost admissions prospects for the relatives of lobbyists, fundraisers, a union leader and other connected applicants, a Tribune investigation has found. The first broad analysis of w... »
From Tom Cross - We were disappointed, but not surprised about a University of Illinois study issued this week that says Illinois is the third most corrupt state in America. With one governor in prison and a second waiting to... »
CHICAGO - Wednesday night, President Barack Obama flew back to Chicago on Air Force One to rally hometown support and raise $2 million for his 2012 re-election campaign. 500 supporters paid $50 to get into the University of Illinois-Chicago rally.... »
URBANA - Although last among NFL football teams, an Urbana business man will pay one of the highest prices ever for the Jacksonville Jaguars - an estimated $760 million, Forbes is reporting today. The Urbana businessman is Shadid Khan, president... »
