ESPN: Deal for Illinois’ Leron Black would allow him to avoid jail
Prosecutors and an attorney for Illinois basketball playerLeron Black have agreed to a deal that would place him in a diversionary program and potentially see his felony aggravated assault charge reduced to a misdemeanor, allowing him to avoid jail time, Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz said Monday.
Black was accused of threatening a bouncer at a campus bar with a knife on Feb. 19. He initially pleaded not guilty.
The News-Gazette: Two Illini get shot at Olympic Trials
Two Illinois swimmers will have the opportunity to compete at the Canadian Olympic Trials this week.