Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The budget proposed by Pritzker on Wednesday largely maintains the status quo, and forgoes significant broad-based tax increases.
Illinois women’s basketball stays on track with win against Rutgers
The Illinois women’s basketball team got back-to-back wins for the first time this year with a dominant 76-56 win against Rutgers University Tuesday night.
Immigration officials need warrant to enter Champaign County buildings
The order comes as the Trump administration says it is wrapping up its immigration campaign in Minneapolis and claims it has made the community safer.
C-U accountants have this advice for tax filers curious about AI tools
AI tax tools can be handy for summarizing dense tax language and can give people a general idea about how to approach their tax filings. But local accountants warn: Speed doesn’t always equal accuracy.
Illinois Democrats and Republicans introduce competing packages to regulate data centers amid concerns over power and water usage
Lawmakers from both parties argue the centers pose a significant threat to Illinois’ power grid and freshwater sources like the Mahomet Aquifer, but they are offering different visions for how to regulate the industry.
Illinois politicians reflect on Jesse Jackson’s legacy, life, and contributions
According to the Jackson family, public commemorations will take place in Chicago. Officials and organizations from Illinois are paying tribute and remembering Jackson.
Kelly, Krishnamoorthi and Stratton participate in U.S. Senate candidate forum in Champaign
Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnomoorthi and Juliana Stratton – Illinois Democrats running for U.S. Senate — attended a forum hosted by the Illinois chapter of the NAACP. The event took place at Love Corner Church in Champaign.
217 Today: Farmers may lose a USDA program that helps them adapt to climate change
The federal government created regional climate hubs more than a decade ago, to help producers adapt to climate change. But now funding for the climate hubs is uncertain.
At IPM News forum, Champaign County Executive candidates discuss data centers, ICE and local finances
Democrats Sanford Hess and Michelle Jett took part in an IPM News candidate forum ahead of the primary election for Champaign County Executive.. With no Republican in the race, whoever wins the race will be the one to take office.
As farmers face a changing climate, a USDA program designed to help is at risk
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created a network of “climate hubs” to understand how climate change affects agriculture and forestry and help farmers adapt to more extreme and unpredictable weather.
Longtime civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
Jeff Wilson believes he’s the Republican to flip Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
As early voting gets underway on Thursday in Illinois, Republicans will need to decide if Wilson is the better candidate to represent their party in a seat that’s currently held by U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski.
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear.
217 Today: Four Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge two-term Governor JB Pritzker in November
Four Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge two-term Governor J-B Pritzker in November.
Illinois Mens basketball bounces back with a dominant win against Indiana
Illinois Mens basketball bounces back with a dominant win against Indiana.
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s double-digit rate hike last year.
Rick Heidner casts himself as ‘Trump Republican’ in bid to unseat Pritzker
The Barrington Hills businessman has been criticized for past donations to Democrats.
Fear, visa delays and costs are keeping international artists from the Midwest
Performance venues and cultural organizations are seeing a spike in artists from abroad canceling performances and demonstrations — and rethinking U.S. tours.
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