Protestors gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachment
Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk.
Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.
Pritzker signs law to prioritize placing foster children with family members
Foster care officials will have to prioritize placing children with their relatives under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday.
Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is prepared to care for children of parents facing deportation.
Trump’s Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here’s a look at the serious obstacles it faces
President Donald Trump’s stunning proposal to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination faces major obstacles.
Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening.
Icy conditions could affect Wednesday travel
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central Illinois, including Champaign-Urbana, Danville and Decatur. Meteorologists are forecasting freezing rain and a light glaze on surfaces, including roads and sidewalks. Illinois State University decided to close Wednesday due to weather concerns. In a news release, the university said all classes including…
217 Today: How more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land.