Cattle groups say ICE activity ripples through supply chain
Cattle industry groups in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity is resulting in delays and workforce disruptions.
Winnebago County guards fire pepperballs more than any other Illinois jail — often on people with mental illnesses
In Winnebago County Jail, the state’s second-largest, incident reports show officers have fired at a single person inside a cell 24 times since 2019, directly hitting them in at least 13 of those incidents.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois October 1-4
Live music, Illinois Homecoming festivities, nature-inspired craft sessions and more are coming to central Illinois this weekend!
Champaign County voters could see polling locations close — unless more people become election judges
Champaign County currently has a shortage of 120 election judges. If the gap isn’t filled, the county may see certain polling locations close on Election Day, affecting voters’ experiences.
Rep. Darin LaHood defends Iran war, discusses tariffs and immigration solutions on 21st Show
Congressman Darin LaHood joined the 21st Show last week to make his case for another term while discussing hot topics such as skyrocketing gas prices, the pros and cons of the Iran war, and pathways for legal immigration.
Danville school district to pay for summer tornado damage out of pocket
The deductible for District 118’s insurance plan is greater than the cost of the Mark Denman roof reconstruction.
America @ 250: Bill Bozdech asks that Americans sustain faith and family for the next 250 years
Bill Bozdech, his wife and two sons farm 2,500 acres in Champaign, Douglas and Vermillion counties. His family immigrated to east-central Illinois from central Europe in 1890.
UPDATE: Mahomet-Seymour staff vote for new contract, averting strike
Several union members urged the school board on Monday night to prioritize the well-being of their staff.
Youth Literature Festival brings authors, storytelling to Champaign-Urbana
The free, family-friendly event — held every two years since 2008 — is designed to place literature and the arts at the center of young people’s lives.
Body found near Alma Mater statue on campus ID’d, ‘no signs of foul play’
University police said in a statement that the deceased person is Alex C. Rodriguez, 29 and that he was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
Diesel has never been more expensive. That’s squeezing farmers as harvest begins
Conflicts in Iran and Russia are causing diesel prices to spike globally. That’s especially hurting U.S. farmers as they head into harvest season, the most fuel intensive period of the agricultural year.
‘The people united will never be defeated’: Protesters voice concerns about data center impacts on environment
Protesters condemned the construction of future data centers, arguing they produce more harm than good.
‘I don’t want my children to be guinea pigs anymore’: inside the movement to rethink screentime in Illinois schools
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), just over 50% of teens report four or more hours of screentime per day — not including schoolwork
C-U Marching Showcase unites local high schools through music
Marching bands from Urbana High School, Central and Centennial gathered for a night of food, fun and performance. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the bands.
A 4-touchdown day puts Jeremiah Smith in rare Ohio State company against Illinois
Jeremiah Smith finished with 12 catches for 217 yards, and his four TDs tied a school record as No. 7 Ohio State opened Big Ten Conference play with a 42-19 victory over Illinois.
Unit 4 opens its middle school doors as Champaign voters weigh $192 million renovation plan
Middle schools are overcrowded and in need of updates and expansions, district officials say, noting that annual tax rates won’t increase as a result of the “Building Better Schools” referendum.
Dozens of deaths in Illinois jails missing from state records
An Illinois Answers Project analysis revealed that 63 people who died in jails were missing from state data on in-custody fatalities. Now the state is auditing its records.
This USDA lab has studied threats to food and farms for decades. Now its scientists must relocate
Federal scientists are still scrambling to find new jobs or relocate across the country as Maryland’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s last days of operation approach. Even as their personal lives upend, employees are concerned that BARC’s legacy of impactful research will be left behind.
