Thursday, January 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: A working group dedicated to preserving and enhancing local news in Illinois is out with its recommendations. The Illinois State Board of Elections is now reviewing objections to President Biden and former President Trump appearing on the state ballot. In the first year of Illinois’ new early childhood initiative,…
About 38,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago. They come on buses largely at the behest of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said he is lifting the burden from small border towns in his state.
For more than a year, Chicago has wrestled with how to house new arrivals until shelter space is free, with measures city leaders insist are a stopgap.
Since the pandemic-era freeze on Medicaid disenrollment ended this spring, millions across the country –– including eligible recipients –– have lost their coverage for administrative reasons. Paperwork errors, system glitches, long wait times and outdated notices are kicking people off the rolls and vexing those caught up in the process. For people with disabilities, the…
As of January 1, 2024, Illinoisans are no longer able to vape or use e-cigarettes in public places, workplaces, and near any entrances, windows, or ventilation areas. This is part of the updated Smoke-Free Illinois Act (SFIA), aimed at protecting the public from the effects of secondhand smoke and vapor. Under this act, an electronic…
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Police is one step closer to finalizing the enforcement rules for a controversial law that bans semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman says it’s important for state laws to keep pace with the advancement of technology. A state task force is in the…
Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated.
MACON COUNTY Decatur Public Schools #61 – no school at the Stephen Decatur Middle School building on January 17 and 18 due to a water pipe break and flooding. DPS Alternative Education and Macon-Piatt Special Education students are also included in the cancellation. The SDMS home basketball game and wrestling matches on January 17 will…
State rep. proposes measure that would allow all-mail elections in some areas.
First meeting took place Tuesday.
$1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales decline.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers will try again Tuesday to approve the final rules governing the state’s assault weapons ban. Illinois state Senator Adriane Johnson wants to expand what constitutes a hate crime in the state. In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the books Illinois students loved the most in 2023 according…
The magnitude of Trump’s success is still coming into focus. But the former president’s supporters endured a historic and life-threatening cold snap to participate in caucus meetings that unfolded in schools, churches and community centers across the state.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Champaign Unit 4 Schools – E-learning Day Gifford Grade School – E-learning Day Heritage School District 8, Homer-Broadlands – E-learning Day Rantoul City Schools – E-learning Day Thomasboro Grade School, CCSD 130 – E-learning Day Urbana School District 116 – E-learning Day University Laboratory High School – E-learning Day Unit Seven Schools, Tolono-Philo…
The Dunlap Republican representing Illinois’ 16th Congressional District said he believes Trump is the man to beat heading into the Iowa caucuses.