People speaking at the Illinois State Fair.
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Illinois Republicans see Harris’ polling surge as ‘honeymoon period’ that’s destined to end

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans say they are still as united about the upcoming election as they were at their national convention in Milwaukee last month, despite surge of enthusiasm for the Democrats’ new presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. “Republicans are ready,” state party chair Kathy Salvi told reporters at the Illinois State Fair Thursday….

opening of grocery store in Cairo, Illinois

The government spends millions in food deserts to open grocery stores. Why aren’t they surviving?

More than 100 people congregated in the parking lot of Rise Community Market on its opening day a little over a year ago. As they listened to celebratory speeches, the audience erupted into joyful exclamations: “Mercy!” “Wonderful!” “Wow!” “All right!” Colorful homemade signs raised by local leaders beckoned the crowd to join in: “We!” “Are!”…

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Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

SPRINGFIELD — President Joe Biden is set to sign a proclamation Friday to designate a national monument at the Springfield, Illinois, site of the 1908 race riot, which later fueled the formation of the NAACP. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a briefing with reporters on Wednesday that the ceremony will be held…

217 Today: Relive six key moments from the violent, chaotic 1968 Democratic National Convention

217 Today: Relive six key moments from the violent, chaotic 1968 Democratic National Convention

Thursday, August 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that took place in 1968. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Mawa Iqbal, Will Bauer, Colin Hislope and Courtney Kueppers.  

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 15 – Aug. 18

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 15 – Aug. 18

Listen to Kimberly Schofield 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. Thursday, August 15 Bats at the Bridge at the Museum of the Grand Prairie at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve      Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8…