Two Danville men featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Two young men from Danville were featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025.
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Feds set to rest case in Madigan trial; defense prepares to call first witnesses
Prosecution ends two months of testimony with confused appearance from former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo in the Mike Madigan trial.
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217 Today: Illinois DCFS director cites progress, says more changes are needed
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about the department’s progress and future changes.
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Champaign County
Public health officials say there have been 26 cases of pertussis reported in Champaign County this year, primarily among high school and college students.
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Mississippi River mayors launch a new push for a legal agreement to manage the waterway
Legal agreements govern the Great Lakes and some river systems in the U.S., but the Mississippi River doesn’t have a compact. Some mayors on the waterway think it’s time to change that.
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Urbana City Council tables measure that would require approval for police surveillance technology
Officials in Urbana have tabled an ordinance that would require the city’s police department to seek approval before purchasing and using surveillance technology, including license plate readers, facial recognition software, drones, social media analytics software, mobile X-Rays and tools used to gain access to a mobile device.
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A look back at the late Zakir Hussain’s performances in Urbana
Renowned Indian musician Zakir Hussain, who died this week, performed twice in Urbana within the last few years.
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Former Madigan ally contradicts past statements after being ordered to testify
Ex-state Rep. Eddie Acevedo was forced to take the stand during the Madigan trial despite objections over his dementia.
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217 Today: Women are a growing segment of hunters. But keeping them in the sport remains a challenge
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the barriers women face as they try to break into the sport of hunting.
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Sam Banks is third school board member to resign from Champaign Unit 4 this year
Sam Banks is the third Champaign Unit 4 school board member to resign this year. All three have cited unproductive tensions in the group.
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More of the nation’s milk supply will be tested for bird flu under a new federal rule
The new strategy aims to pinpoint where bird flu exists in the U.S. and halt its spread. There have been hundreds of cases in cattle and dozens in humans.
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217 Today: What to know about an effort to make college in Illinois more affordable
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how expensive college has become and how a group of state politicians and advocates plans to change that.
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Illinois teachers urging lawmakers to help them use artificial intelligence safely in the classroom
A group of teachers have published a report through the nonprofit Teach Plus asking the General Assembly to provide guidance to schools “with urgency.”
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217 Today: Midwest builders are using wood in a new way to construct high rises. And it’s climate-friendly
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new climate-friendly way builders are using wood.
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Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer
After nearly a dozen years working for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Tom Cullen went out on his own in 1999, building up a lengthy roster of diverse – and often high-paying – clients that kept him busy.
