Day: January 13, 2026

217 Today

217 Today: Judge grants temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s freeze on federal funding
ByKimberly Schofield January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Illinois and four other Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to block a freeze on federal funding for childcare and family services. A judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking immediate implementation of the freeze.

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Student Newsroom

Honorary Alison Krauss Way recognizes renowned bluegrass fiddle-player and vocalist
ByIllinois Student Newsroom January 13, 2026January 12, 2026

Alison Krauss, the 27-time Grammy-Award-winning vocalist and fiddle player who grew up in Champaign, played the hallowed Grand Ole Opry at the age of 17.

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Politics

Kinzinger and Raoul emphasize importance of the Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary
ByCapitol News Illinois January 13, 2026January 12, 2026

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul testified a reason Jan. 6 remains important is to protect the rule of law.

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