Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.
The measure needed a final vote but wasn’t called after opponents showed up to voice their concerns.
Meta signs 20-year agreement to purchase nuclear power from Clinton plant
Facebook owner Meta said Tuesday that it’s signed a 20-year agreement to buy about 1.1 gigawatts of electricity from the Clinton nuclear power plant, starting in 2027, to support its “AI ambitions.”
Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
A simple majority of lawmakers in each chamber must approve what’s technically known as a “rescission request” within 45 days for it to become law.
Fifth person dies as a result of Chatham afterschool program crash in late April
Illinois State Police confirm investigation into the fatal crash is still ongoing.
Farmers are taking on more debt. Some worry more financial stress could be ahead
Farmers continued to take on more debt through the first quarter of 2025, prolonging a trend from last year. That’s as farm incomes have shrunk over the last couple of years, and some worry President Trump’s tariffs could make economic conditions tougher.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 05 – Jun. 08
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck 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, June 5 Reparations Town Hall at Church of the Living GodTime: 7:00 p.m.Location: Champaign, ILDetails: Panel of national and local speakers will address…
217 today: Farmers are taking on more debt. Some worry more financial stress could be ahead
In today’s deep dive, a look at why farmers are taking on more debt and why some agricultural economists believe it could be a sign of better things to come.