November 16, 2023 Today’s headlines: Rising seas, hotter summers, and more rain are all on the way—and in some cases are already here. The Biden Administration’s National Climate Assessment is out and the findings for the Midwest aren’t all dire. A new project called PrEP for Teens is looking to increase the number of teenagers…
Alana Banks made history two years ago, becoming the first Black and transgender woman elected to a school board in the country. Still, she has found balancing the demands of the communities she represents challenging.
The Senate worked into the night to pass the bill with days to spare before government funding expires Saturday.
This is the time of year that many college students in Champaign-Urbana scramble to sign off-campus leases for the next academic year. The process can be very complicated, and the race to quickly sign a lease can lead students to make uninformed decisions about their living situation, according to Dana DeCair, director of Off-Campus Community…
“12 Angry Jurors” at Centennial High School, Champaign Date & Time: Evening Performances: November 16th, 17th, and 18th at 7 p.m. | Matinee: Sunday, November 19th at 2 p.m. Details: A play about 12 ordinary people deliberating on the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murdering his father. Based on the 1950s…
CHAMPAIGN — Harrison Price remembers when he first started feeling unwelcome in the Catholic church. It was 2015 when the Supreme Court was considering Obergefell v. Hodges, the case that guaranteed the right marriage for LGBTQ+ couples. “In the bulletin, there was a big note that had an image, like, you know, bathroom-sign-type image of…
President Biden is expected to announce agreements on military communication channels and counternarcotics at a solo press conference after speaking with the Chinese leader for the first time in a year. The leaders met just ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Their talks come as tensions between the world’s two largest economies have…
Decades after conviction, man says limits on where he can live serve no valid purpose.
November 15, 2023 Today’s headlines: Some Chicago police officers would get better pension benefits under a bill passed by state lawmakers last week if it’s signed by the governor. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin says the Supreme Court’s newly-announced ethics code “falls short” of what the standard should be. Bradley University students and faculty…
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Today’s headlines: The Cook County Health Department is teaming up with a statewide healthcare non-profit group to improve access to reproductive care. Bradley University president Stephen Standifird denies issues with banks or loans are the driving force behind looming academic cuts. The Fighting Illini host the number four overall Marquette Golden Eagles…
Measure would provide for new online system to speed up paperwork.
Monday, November 13, 2023 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers have approved a measure to give the people who transport cannabis from growers to sellers some breathing room. New laws passed this year in Illinois have enhanced the state’s status as a leader in protecting trans rights. The Fighting Illini football team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday…
According to the Movement Advancement Project, 21 states have banned gender-affirming medicine for trans youth. In response, Illinois passed a law this year protecting patients and providers who cross into the state for care.
Camille Hobby made a layup with just under 20 seconds left to make it 68-67 but King hit two from the line at 14.1. Hobby had 18 points and seven rebounds for Illinois
CHAMPAIGN — John Paddock threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams in overtime to give Illinois a 48-45 win Saturday over Indiana in a Big Ten game. After Indiana’s Chris Freeman kicked a 41-yard field goal in OT, Paddock scrambled to his right and connected with Williams near the end zone. Paddock threw for…