House passes bill prohibiting book bans
Libraries would be disqualified from state grants.
House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms
Sponsor earlier reported spread of misinformation, threats of violence.
217 Today: Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. seeks reelection in April
Thursday, March 23, 2023 Today’s headlines: Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard expects heavy rainfall in the central Illinois area Thursday. An Illinois lawmaker is sponsoring a measure to look into a state program that was the subject of a recent investigation. Political hiring continues to be a focus in the bribery trial of four former ComEd executives and…
Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. cites “strong stewardship” as he seeks election to a second term.
Voters in Danville will decide if Rickey Williams Junior gets to serve a second full term as mayor, or if the job goes to Vermilion Housing Authority executive director Jackie Vinson.
Parts of Central Illinois could see heavy rain on Thursday
Illinois Public Media News is monitoring heavy rain forecasted for Central Illinois on March 23. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms may develop later this evening. The primary hazards with these storms include large hail to the…
Local Champaign-Urbana tutoring programs aims aid elementary academic success
URBANA – The iRead and iCount programs provide tutoring for kindergarten and first-grade students who are having difficulties with their math and reading skills. The Champaign Unit 4 School District and Urbana School District 116 are benefiting from the programs. iRead and iCount volunteers spend one hour a week working with students over a two-month…