URBANA – Last Thursday, four Republican candidates hoping to represent the newly drawn 13th Congressional district debated at the studios of Illinois Public Media. Three candidates are modeling their campaign after former President Trump, while one is choosing a more bipartisan track. Brian Mackey, host of the 21st talk show, started off the debate by…
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Today’s headlines: Today, it costs more on average to fill up your car in Illinois than it would in Hawaii. This summer at select schools in Champaign-Urbana, anyone 18 or younger can get a free meal. Dolostone is a rock that was used in the construction of the State Capitol building…
URBANA – While schools across the country brace for the end of universal free lunches, Urbana public schools will continue to offer free meals to all students – at least until 2024. Breakfast and lunch have been free for all in Urbana public schools since 2015. “It really removes barriers,” says Urbana District 116 Chief…