Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: Republicans have been trying to increase their support among Hispanic Americans, who have historically voted strongly Democratic. The state of Illinois is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Defense to bolster quantum computing research. Yesterday, a fifth person was charged with Mob Action, for allegedly demonstrating for Gaza on
MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday morning at the Republican National Convention, Representative Miller briefly addressed reporter’s questions about Donald Trump, immigration, and crime. Because Miller rarely gives interviews to reporters, we’re sharing her responses with you. The news conference started with a question about why many GOP leaders from Illinois opted to skip this year’s Republican
The 30-year-old Wheeling High School grad founded Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting conservative values on high school and college campuses.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are citing a recent Supreme Court ruling in a bid to dismiss a majority of his criminal case. Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says political violence is unacceptable. Urbana Police Chief Larry Boone is developing a pastor ride-along program. Republicans in
Trump’s team has less than four months to strengthen Vance’s profile.
Donald Trump’s defiant response to the shooting has provided “a shot of adrenaline in our arm” for his already fervent followers, Illinois delegate Aaron Del Mar said as the GOP gets ready to kick off the Republican National Convention on Monday.
Monday, July 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: The National Weather Service has a high heat advisory until 8 p.m. tonight for counties across central and southeast Illinois. Central Illinoisans are expressing concerns for the future following a failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Illinois Republicans say they’re rallying around the former president even more
MILWAUKEE – Nearly 2,500 delegates are gathering in Milwaukee this week for a roll call vote to select the Republican presidential nominee. It comes as Americans are still reflecting on an attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, at a political rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump was injured in the attack that also killed a spectator
Clinton spokesperson says president was referring to a foundation trip to Africa.
The president of the University of Illinois System said Wednesday that negotiations are continuing over legislation to overhaul the way the state funds higher education, but the state’s flagship university remains opposed to the legislation in its current form.
Snow will continue across central and southeast IL this morning, with periods of heavy snow near and south of I-70 in southeast IL. North winds gusting 20 to 30 mph will create blowing and drifting in open areas.
A list of closing and weather-related announcements for several counties in Central Illinois.
Areas of blowing and drifting snow are possible late tonight into early Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service forecasted 2 to 6 inches of snow north of I-70 in central Illinois.
The Nutcracker ballet, a holiday parade, community dances, and more are all happening in Central Illinois this week.