Updated October 20, 2023 at 12:07 PM ET House Republicans once again voted – this time by a bigger margin — to reject the nomination of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, to be the next Speaker of the House. Jordan lost a third vote this week as opposition to his nomination grew from 20 GOP defections…
GOP lawmakers had been warning the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump that no threats or promises could win their support. More than two dozen centrist Republicans revolted over the Ohio congressman’s nomination and the hardball tactics being used to win them over.
October 20, 2023 Today’s headlines: There’s a new deadline coming up for undocumented residents 65 or older who want health insurance through the state of Illinois. With just five months to go until the 2024 Presidential primaries, Illinois election authorities are tightening up security at the polls and online. Cook County leaders want to expand opioid…
A new facility at Parkland College in Champaign will train students to become service technicians for farm equipment made by AGCO. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the AGCO Training Center.
Latest numbers show costs exceeding budget as implementation of cost-sharing measures lags behind.
Updated October 19, 2023 at 8:18 PM ET President Biden gave a rare Oval Office address to make the case that it is in Americans’ best interests to hike funding for Israel after the deadly Hamas attack — and funding for Ukraine, embroiled in its long fight against Russia. The Oval Office backdrop is a…
URBANA — Carmen Christopher is known for his roles in TV shows like “The Bear” and “I Think You Should Leave,” but he got his start in improv and stand-up comedy. Now, in addition to his work in television, Christopher has a comedy special on Peacock and is in the midst of a national tour…
The speech will be an opportunity for Biden to argue that the United States has an obligation to help in both places, as well as for him to lobby lawmakers for the money to do so.
October 19, 2023 Today’s headlines: The FBI is investigating whether last weekend’s murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy in suburban Plainfield is a federal hate crime. Illinois teachers want to make sure they get the support they need as the state revises a blueprint for how children are taught to read in school. Congress is…
Agency agreed to further hearings at request of state rulemaking committee.
Think Big America is set up as ‘dark money’ group, though governor is its sole donor.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the decision on aid was approved after a request from visiting U.S. President Joe Biden.
A surprisingly large and diverse group of 22 Republican lawmakers rejected his bid Wednesday, more than the day before.
Final decision on rate increases expected before the end of the year.
