SPRINGFIELD – A $15 million state investment at the Old State Capitol in Springfield means more renovations to the historic site. The funding will help pay for removing and replacing the historic site roof, repairing damaged plaster, replacing wood flooring on the main and upper levels, basement waterproofing, restoring the perimeter fence, and upgrading one hydraulic…
UAW Local 974 second vice president Tony Newton said 98% of membership voted in favor of strike authorization.
Monday, January 30, 2023 Today’s headlines: Demonstrations broke out across the country over the beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, including in Urbana. A bill sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker would lift restrictions on Illinois residents who can’t change their names because of past crimes. The University of Illinois Police Department has reported several…
Scammers often target international students and pose as government agencies – threatening to deport students if they don’t send money.
A new Mexican bakery, Panaderia San Miguel, opened to the public in Urbana back in December. Their bread sold out within two hours on their opening day.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Makira Cook tallied 26 points, Genesis Bryant scored 21 and Adalia McKenzie added a double-double to help No. 22 Illinois beat Michigan State 86-76 on Sunday. Cook sank 8 of 21 shots from the floor and all 10 of her free throws for the Fighting Illini (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten Conference)….