2022 Illinois State Fair officially opens
Pritzker, Secretary of State Jesse White cut the ribbon
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Champaign County resident judicial election pits a GOP incumbent against a Democratic challenger
CHAMPAIGN — People shuffle in and out of the court; logistical decisions are made and cases are settled. These are nerve wracking moments for community members — some don’t have a lawyer and few have a law degree. In the Sixth Circuit court, there are no jury members — only a judge presides over matters…
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217 Today: Federal judge holds Illinois Department of Corrections accountable for poor prison conditions
Thursday, August 11, 2022 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Fair kicks off on Thursday in Springfield. Leaders of a new clinic opening next month in Carbondale hope they can fill a need for residents in the region and in surrounding states. Circuit judge elections don’t receive much attention, but they touch many lives. We look…
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In one southern Illinois town, residents grapple with abortion’s past and future
https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s278/audio/2022/08/0804-abortion-bm-web.wav CARBONDALE, Ill. — Addison Pesek sits on the curb of a 1950s-era Dairy Queen, the small ice cream shop’s neon glow washing over her and her family on a recent summer evening. Dozens of local residents wait in line to order from the Carbondale staple as the 22-year-old enjoys a cup of ice cream…
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At CPAC, Rep. Mary Miller backs controversial bills, impacting LGBTQ community
While addressing CPAC, one of the largest conservative conferences in the nation, Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Oakland) defended her 2021 bill, “Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act.” She described it as having two benefits: “To ensure that our girls have opportunities in athletics, and that we protect our girls in their private spaces.” Nikita Shepard…
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Providing free rides could help people in addiction recovery
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — Charmin Gabbard cares deeply about people struggling with addiction because it’s a struggle she can relate to. In her 20s, Gabbard had three DUIs in five years. Two of those violations resulted in prison sentences. She was eager to turn her life around. https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s4780019/audio/2022/08/transportationsud-web.mp3 Listen to this story here. But when she…
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217 Today: Providing free rides could help people in addiction recovery
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Today’s headlines: The FBI’s seizure of material from former President Donald Trump’s Florida home is becoming an issue in the Illinois governor’s race. Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, says he was “stunned” by Monday’s news that federal agents had raided the home of former President Donald Trump. Just a few days…
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Once a bipartisan issue, conservation has become controversial after Biden sets goal
Conservation has been a popular part of agriculture for decades. But it’s become controversial since the Biden administration announced a national conservation goal. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has spearheaded a movement that likens conservation to government control. https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s60/audio/2022/07/30-by-30-opposition.wav Listen to this story here. LINCOLN – Neb. — It was Earth Day 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska….
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217 Today: Antagonism toward conservation efforts increases after Biden’s latest proposal
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Today’s headlines: Indiana recently joined other states bordering Illinois in banning most abortions – a move that Planned Parenthood of Illinois saw coming. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is rolling out the welcome mat to companies seeking to flee Indiana after the state’s near ban on abortions. A judge has ruled in…
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Summer nights are heating up — and that’s impacting crops and livestock
Climate experts say summer nights have gotten warmer. One study found the average minimum temperature in the United States has gotten warmer by 2.5 degrees over the last 50 years. For farmers, this means crops and livestock could suffer. This summer, warm nights hurt Kansas farmers and ranchers. Thousands of cattle were killed in June…
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Special ed teacher pathway targets specific teacher shortages at specific schools
ELGIN — Thousands of Illinois students with disabilities have to learn in a classroom without a special education teacher or with an educator who doesn’t have the right teaching license. Those kids — who may have physical or cognitive disabilities — count on and are legally entitled to specially-designed instruction. Last year, Illinois school districts…
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217 Today: One school district is training current educators to fill special education openings
Monday, August 8, 2022 Today’s headlines: Most abortions are now banned in the state of Indiana. Only 22% of registered voters cast ballots in the June primary election, according to an Illinois State Board of Elections official. A new study says even with less fertilizer, farmers can still maintain high crop yields. The City of Danville…
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When it comes to chemical fertilizer – less is more, new study says
Farmers can use far less chemical fertilizer — which can be expensive and harmful to the environment — and maintain high crop yields, according to a new study. The findings of a new, long-term academic study may lay some farmers’ fears to rest: farming regeneratively, or farming in ways that benefits soil, water and air quality, doesn’t…
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The third monkeypox case in Champaign County is at a daycare center
CHAMPAIGN — An adult employee at a daycare facility in Rantoul has come down with monkeypox. The “patient is doing well and the case poses little risk to general public,” the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced on Friday. They’re currently investigating the case. According to The News-Gazette, it’s the state’s first case of monkeypox at…
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10-day sales tax reduction on clothing, school supplies begins Friday
Tax on eligible items will decrease to 1.25% from 6.25% from Aug. 5-14 SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Friday and lasting through Aug. 14, the state will reduce its sales tax rate from 6.25 percent to 1.25 percent for certain clothing items costing less than $125 and school supplies. The “tax holiday” was included in Gov. JB…
