217 Today: What Illinois families are doing to prepare amid fears of being deported during Trump’s second term
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what Illinois families are doing to prepare amid fears of being deported during Trump’s second term.
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Lack of access anticipated ahead of second Trump term
Many central Illinoisans are concerned about a second presidency of Donald J. Trump, who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025 at 11am CT.
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Local journalism tax credit application window opens
News organizations in Illinois can now apply to receive tax credits for journalists that were on their payroll in 2024.
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Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his mob of supporters stormed the Capitol.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, telling the nation that “internal battles” mean he “cannot be the best option” in the next election.
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Winter closings, delays, and e-learning days for Monday, January 6
Many schools switched to e-learning days. Many local city and county offices are closed for the day.
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Winter Storm Warning has ended for Champaign County
Heavy snow accumulation of six inches or more is possible through Monday morning.
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Winter Storm Resource Center
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Champaign County and surrounding portions of East Central Illinois beginning 12 a.m. Sunday through 12 p.m. Monday.
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217 Today: Lack of access anticipated ahead of second Trump term
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how some people feel about Trump’s next four years in office.
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Jakucionis makes tiebreaking basket as No. 22 Illinois edges Washington 81-77
SEATTLE — Kasparas Jakucionis made a tiebreaking layup with 32 seconds left, and No. 22 Illinois survived a furious comeback bid by Washington to squeak out an 81-77 victory Sunday. The Fighting Illini (11-3, 3-1 Big Ten), playing at UW for the first time since the 1952 Final Four, had a 17-point lead but the…
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Trump’s Green Card proposal for international students sparks doubt. Here’s why.
Last summer, President-elect Trump proposed offering green cards to international students, who graduate from American schools. Students are hopeful, but also skeptical.
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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
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Recent Alzheimer’s advancements leave Black and Latino patients behind
There are more treatments available that can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, but not everyone is reaping the benefits of this. Older Black and Latino Midwesterners are often left out.
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New Orleans inches toward normalcy while mourning victims of deadly New Year’s rampage
A mix of law enforcement, street performers and football fans has filled New Orleans’ blocks as the city inches back to normalcy while mourning victims of the deadly New Year’s rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revelers.
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217 Today: Recent Alzheimer’s advancements leave Black and Latino patients behind
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Latino and Black people are significantly more likely to get diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at stages when treatments are less effective.
