A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic panic about his candidacy
Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that at, age 81, he is too old to serve as president. Meanwhile, the 78-year-old Trump’s rhetoric offered Americans an unwelcome reminder of the bombast he launched daily during his tumultuous four years in office, as he struggles to win over skeptical voters.
FACT FOCUS: Here’s a look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump’s first debate
Trump once again falsely asserted that the U.S. had the greatest economy in history during his presidency and spread misleading claims about migrant crime. Biden overstated it when he asserted that Trump encouraged people to drink bleach to address COVID-19.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 27 – Jun. 30
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. Riggs-Fest 2024 at Riggs Taproom in Urbana Date & Time: Thursday, June 27th, starts at 3:00 p.m.; continues Friday, starts at […]
Here’s where you can see July 4th fireworks in Central Illinois – 2024
A list of local fireworks displays June 30-July 8.
Biden and Trump will debate tonight. Follow NPR for live coverage
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to take the stage at 9 p.m. ET Thursday for the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election.
The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
The agreement provided that the Connecticut-based company would emerge from bankruptcy as a different entity, with its profits used for treatment and prevention. The high court had put the settlement on hold last summer, after the Biden administration objected.
Watch: Alton sinkhole, estimated 100 feet wide, collapses in the middle of park
Security camera footage shows the sudden collapse engulfing bleachers and a light pole in the middle of the soccer field.
The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
The Biden administration had argued doctors must be allowed to provide emergency abortions when a pregnant patient’s health is at serious risk. But Idaho said its law does allow abortions to save the life of a pregnant woman and federal law doesn’t require wider exceptions.
Supreme Court blocks enforcement of EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution
Three energy-producing states — Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia — challenged the rule, along with the steel industry and other groups, calling it costly and ineffective. The rule is on hold in a dozen other states because of the court challenges.
217 Today: Illinois teachers paddle & learn about watersheds on the Rock River
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Today’s headlines: A U.S. Supreme Court decision could poke holes in parts of the federal bribery case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. The Summer Olympics are fast approaching and one University of Illinois athlete is gearing up to compete. Starting Monday, undocumented immigrants in Illinois can get standard driver’s licenses. […]