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Illinois erases Oregon's lead in a 21–10 loss
The Ducks were shut out after halftime in Saturday's road game.
A 10–0 lead did not hold for Oregon at Illinois on Saturday. The home team scored 21 unanswered points, and the Ducks finished with a 21–10 loss.
Lookout reports that Illinois sealed the result with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Collin Dixon with 2:35 remaining. Oregon fell to 4–3 overall and 2–2 in the Big Ten. The university's results archive independently confirms the final score.
Field notes
What changed: Oregon lost its October 24 game at Illinois.
Why it matters: The result leaves Oregon one game above .500.
Who may be affected: UO students, alumni and football followers.
Wildlife-trafficking payments bring probation in Eugene federal court
A California couple received three years' probation and a $10,000 fine each.
A California couple who handled $51,100 in payments connected to wildlife trafficking pleaded guilty in federal court in Eugene on October 23. Each received three years' probation and a $10,000 fine.
The Justice Department says the transactions helped move protected wildlife parts between Oregon and Vietnam. They included bear gallbladders and cougar bones sent from Oregon, and rhino-horn pieces, lion teeth and a tiger pelt imported here. Lookout's new court report independently describes the pleas and sentences.
Field notes
What changed: The court entered guilty pleas and imposed sentences.
Why it matters: The case documents Oregon's connection to international wildlife trafficking.
Who may be affected: Readers following federal courts and wildlife protection.