The film premiere marked a turning point for Central Illinois’ growing film industry, as sources from local studios said productions like “Moses the Black” show the region can support large-scale projects once limited to major cities.
An Instagram post made by the Illini Republicans depicting the recent federal agent shooting and killing of Alex Pretti has garnered negative feedback towards the group. U of I officials say the post has been reported to the Title IX Office.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Today’s headlines: A controversial pro-ICE Instagram post by the Illini Republicans… has prompted backlash on the University of Illinois campus. Governor JB Pritzer is sticking with a pension plan he proposed two years ago. The Chicago woman who border patrol agents shot five times last October called the incident an “execution”…
An art reception, the CU Folk & Roots Winter Weekend Festival, Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.