Speaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top

Speaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top

Speaker Nancy Pelosi — who shattered the “marble ceiling” to become the first woman to lead the U.S. House — announced Thursday she will step down from party leadership. “With great confidence in our caucus, I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress. For me the hour has come for a…

‘State of Change’ program focuses on the effect of carbon in Illinois

‘State of Change’ program focuses on the effect of carbon in Illinois

URBANA – Carbon is a key to life on Earth. Whether it’s animals, people, plants, or water, life on our planet would not be possible without carbon. Human use of carbon means Illinois and our planet are in a State of Change.  The second episode of State of Change premieres Thursday, November 17 at 7:30…

217 Today: U of I program helps Indigenous tribes take possession of human remains

217 Today: U of I program helps Indigenous tribes take possession of human remains

Thursday, November 17, 2022 Today’s headlines: In a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois praised a University of Illinois student for standing up for abortion rights by casting her vote last week. The Illinois House Republicans’ newly elected leader has ideas on how to win more…