Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
On Saturday, Trump said that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary.
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No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers on Bryant’s 40-yard TD reception with 4 seconds left
Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers.
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Will Riley’s 19 points in the 2nd half leads No. 25 Illinois past Maryland Eastern Shore 87-40
Will Riley scored his 19 points in the second half and No. 25 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore 87-40 on Saturday.
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Roots and Recovery: Central Illinois’ Black mental wellness landscape
The workplace can be a tense environment for anyone, but for Black Americans, it can come with added pressures and expectations. How can Black Americans protect their peace not only at work but also in their own home?
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Kendall Bostic, Makira Cook power No. 22 Illinois women to 85-66 victory over Oregon State
Bostic buried 15 of 18 shots from the floor and her only free throw for the Illini (5-0), who finished off a five-game homestand to begin the season. She added eight rebounds.
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Accessibility blocked: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was a pioneer in campus accessibility, and remains one of the most accessible schools in the world. But issues still persist, creating barriers for some disabled students, like Alyx Bibbs, a U of I senior and a wheelchair user.
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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
The Black, gay actor claimed two men assaulted him, spouted slurs and tossed a noose around his neck. Smollett was on the television drama “Empire,” which filmed in Chicago.
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Ex-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, who secretly recorded Madigan for FBI, takes witness stand
Madigan’s attorneys accuse FBI agent of leading speaker into government’s trap
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217 Today: Movie filmed in Champaign released nationwide
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Christine Swanson, the director of the movie Albany Road which was released nationwide last week.
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First snow of fall underway but you will not need a shovel
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Peoria, Champaign, Danville, and several other cities across central and southern Illinois. 1-2 inches of snow is possible as well.
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Local food bank provides livestock feed to North Carolina farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene destroyed vast acres of crops in North Carolina, leaving local livestock farmers struggling to secure enough feed for their cattle to survive the winter.
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Danville school district says superintendent will return to on-site work following alleged racist threats
Members of the Danville District 118 School Board say they’ve reached an agreement with Superintendent Alicia Geddis to have her return to working in person. Geddis has been working remotely amid claims that she faced threats from white supremacists.
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‘You are not forgotten’ — the C-U community gathers to honor lives lost due to anti-trans violence
A candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost due to anti-trans violence was held Wednesday evening at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign. The Transgender Day of Remembrance event, hosted in conjunction with Uniting Pride of Champaign County, was an opportunity for transgender, non-conforming and the entire queer community and allies to gather, said Beth…
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Madigan ally testifies he was rewarded with no-work contracts as ‘good soldier’ for speaker
Political ally Ed Moody testified that despite doing little to no work to earn the money, he spent nearly seven years collecting $4,500 each month, paid indirectly from electric utility Commonwealth Edison through a series of ComEd lobbyists connected to Mike Madigan.
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Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general
The Florida Republican’s announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.
