Central Illinois Headlines – March 26, 2024
Top stories around Illinois for March 26, 2024.
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Durbin celebrates Senate confirmation of Normal Mayor Chris Koos to Amtrak board
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was on hand Monday in Normal to celebrate the long-awaited appointment of Mayor Chris Koos to the Amtrak Board of Directors. The U.S. Senate voted in January to approve Koos’ appointment to the eight-member board — nearly four years after he was first recommended for the position. The nomination had been held…
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Two parole officials quit after felon released from prison allegedly stabbed ex-girlfriend, killed her 11-year-old son
“It is clear that evidence in this case was not given the careful consideration that victims of domestic violence deserve,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement.
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How can you tell if a product has toxic PFAS? Lack of labeling laws make it hard for consumers
PFAS have been found in all kinds of non-stick, waterproof and stain-resistant products — from pans, to carpets to fast-food wrappers.
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The IKIDS study is uncovering how prenatal exposure to chemicals can affect a child’s development
Chemicals and other environmental exposures are affecting the neurodevelopment of babies and children, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research study IKIDS. IKIDS, which stands for Illinois Kids Development Study, follows pregnant people from their first trimester and measures their health and exposures to chemicals in consumer products. Researchers then study how those exposures…
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217 Today: The IKIDS study is uncovering how prenatal exposure to chemicals can affect a child’s development
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about how chemicals used in food packaging may be harming brain development in babies and children.
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Central Illinois Headlines – March 25, 2024
Top stories around Illinois for March 25, 2024.
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Illinois finally gets past opening weekend of March Madness with 89-63 rout of Duquesne
The Illini will play No. 2 seed Iowa State in an East Region semifinal in Boston on Thursday.
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‘Frozen in time.’ Kamala Harris tours bloodstained building where 2018 Parkland massacre happened
School district officials hope this summer to demolish the structure, which was preserved for the killer’s trial. Shooter Nikolas Cruz received a life sentence in 2022.
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Judge rips Blagojevich’s ‘publicity stunt’ bid to get court’s approval to run for office again
In opinion quoting Dr. Seuss, judge tells ex-governor case ‘never should have been filed.’
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Syphilis cases are rising in babies. Illinois has a potential solution
The number of newborns born with syphilis – a serious sexually transmitted infection – has skyrocketed 755% from 2012 to 2021. These babies have congenital syphilis, which is when the infection is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.
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UIUC students celebrate Illini men’s basketball win in NCAA tournament opener
Crowds gathered on campus and at bars across Campustown in Champaign to watch the University of Illinois Fighting Illini face off with the Morehead State Eagles on Thursday for the NCAA tournament opener. The No. 3 Illini beat the No. 14 Eagles 85-to-69 in the team’s first match-up of the March Madness season. Holly Handschuh,…
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13th Congressional Dist. Candidate claims victory with nearly all votes counted
West Point graduate Joshua Loyd, who won the Republican primary in the 13th Congressional District, is looking forward to challenging first-time Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski in November. Loyd, an entrepreneur residing in Virden at the border of Macoupin and Sangamon Counties, leads his primary opponent, Thomas Clatterbuck, by 12 percentage points with most precincts reporting. Speaking…
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217 Today: She called the number on her syllabus offering counseling. No one picked up.
Friday, March 22, 2024 Today’s headlines: A West Point Graduate who won the Republican primary in the 13th congressional district is looking forward to challenging Democratic congresswoman Nikki Budzinski in November. The Illinois Supreme Court held oral arguments at Northern Illinois University on Thursday Illinois’ child welfare agency is asking for a larger budget next…
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217 Today: Long-delayed ‘Falsettos’ production explores family, Jewish identity, LGBTQ+ history
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois primary saw some of the lowest voter turnout statewide in decades. Illinois’ longest-serving Black lawmaker has lost her primary race to a well-funded newcomer backed by Democratic leadership. Nikki Budzinski will advance to campaign for a second term representing the 13th congressional district in Illinois. In today’s deep dive, we’ll…
