New Decatur school preparing to welcome students in August
Officials with Decatur Public Schools District 61 announced Tuesday that construction is wrapping up for the building, which is set to replace the American Dreamer STEM Academy.
The soybean is poised to become Illinois’ official state bean
Lawmakers have put the soybean on track to become Illinois’s official state bean. The Prarie State is the top producer of soybeans in the U.S., with about a quarter of its land used for growing the crop.
COVID-era public health chief fined $150K for ethics violation
Former Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike will pay a $150,000 fine for violating a state anti-corruption law.
Prosecutor goes after final defense witness as Madigan prepares to rest case
As the defense prepares to rest its case Thursday morning, the only thing separating the jury from the deliberation room will be three days of closing arguments scheduled for next week.
Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal
A statement from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office signaled complications with the ceasefire deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete.
217 Today: There’s a new Piano Man in town
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to Andrew Simek discuss his take on his new position and music’s role in his life.
There’s a new Piano Man in town
Andrew Simek is taking over the role of the Piano Man at the Canopy Club in Urbana.