Day: February 16, 2026

Politics

At IPM News forum, Champaign County Executive candidates discuss data centers, ICE and local finances
ByIllinois Student Newsroom February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Democrats Sanford Hess and Michelle Jett took part in an IPM News candidate forum ahead of the primary election for Champaign County Executive.. With no Republican in the race, whoever wins the race will be the one to take office.

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Politics

Jeff Wilson believes he’s the Republican to flip Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
ByIllinois Public Radio February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

As early voting gets underway on Thursday in Illinois, Republicans will need to decide if Wilson is the better candidate to represent their party in a seat that’s currently held by U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski.

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Economy

Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
ByCapitol News Illinois February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear.

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217 Today

217 Today: Four Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge two-term Governor JB Pritzker in November
ByGiuliana Means February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Four Republican candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to challenge two-term Governor J-B Pritzker in November.

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