Indoor vaping, cat declawing could be banned under recently passed bills
Another measure would begin process of considering a new state flag.
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Urbana Panaderia Mexicana ofrece postres caseros para la comunidad latina
URBANA – En una mañana de invierno, entro por la puerta principal en la Panadería San Miguel. Me saludan ocho vitrinas con diferentes tipos de pan dulce, fresco y caliente, a la vista en la panadería Urbana. Los vibrantes colores rosas del pan dulce y los pasteles rellenos de fresa llaman inmediatamente la atención. La…
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‘There’s nothing left’: Deep South tornadoes kill 26
Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens. The tornado flattened entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour.
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217 Today: Danville mayoral candidate Jackie Vinson challenges incumbent Rickey Williams
Friday, March 24, 2023 Today’s headlines: All three correctional officers involved in the beating death of an inmate at the Western Illinois Correctional Center have now been sentenced. In the federal bribery trial playing out in downtown Chicago – prosecutors are going the deepest they’ve gone so far into former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s inner…
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Mayoral candidate Jackie Vinson outlines her vision for Danville
The April 4th ballot in Danville features two candidates for mayor: the current mayor, Rickey Williams Junior, and Jackie Vinson, the executive director of the Vermilion Housing Authority.
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House passes bill prohibiting book bans
Libraries would be disqualified from state grants.
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House narrowly passes bill allowing all-gender bathrooms
Sponsor earlier reported spread of misinformation, threats of violence.
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217 Today: Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. seeks reelection in April
Thursday, March 23, 2023 Today’s headlines: Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard expects heavy rainfall in the central Illinois area Thursday. An Illinois lawmaker is sponsoring a measure to look into a state program that was the subject of a recent investigation. Political hiring continues to be a focus in the bribery trial of four former ComEd executives and…
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Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. cites “strong stewardship” as he seeks election to a second term.
Voters in Danville will decide if Rickey Williams Junior gets to serve a second full term as mayor, or if the job goes to Vermilion Housing Authority executive director Jackie Vinson.
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Parts of Central Illinois could see heavy rain on Thursday
Illinois Public Media News is monitoring heavy rain forecasted for Central Illinois on March 23. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms may develop later this evening. The primary hazards with these storms include large hail to the…
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Local Champaign-Urbana tutoring programs aims aid elementary academic success
URBANA – The iRead and iCount programs provide tutoring for kindergarten and first-grade students who are having difficulties with their math and reading skills. The Champaign Unit 4 School District and Urbana School District 116 are benefiting from the programs. iRead and iCount volunteers spend one hour a week working with students over a two-month…
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U of I study finds age protects against mental health symptoms among older women of color
Editors Note: In our original post, Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo’s name was not accurately published consistently and a few quotes weren’t accurate. We have corrected that and apologize for the error. URBANA – Black and Latina women are at a greater risk of getting COVID, but age seems to play a role in protecting against mental health…
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Nuclear option: Illinois grapples with the future of nuclear power
Lawmakers consider loosening restrictions as environmentalists seek an end to state’s atomic age
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217 Today: U of I professor finds age may protect older women of color from negative mental health symptoms
Wednesday, March 21, 2023 Today’s headlines: A second correctional officer will serve time for the beating death of a state prisoner. The streets outside the Illinois State Capitol were packed on Tuesday with thousands of abortion rights opponents for a March for Life rally. There’s a need in Illinois for about 300 thousand additional rental…
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No wind, no sun, no problem! Energy costs could be driven down with thermal batteries
CHAMPAIGN – Rising costs driven by inflation have affected nearly every aspect of daily life. From soaring grocery prices to high gas costs, budgets have been strained across the board. Electricity prices have jumped sharply over the past year, rising 15.8%. Much of that increase can be attributed to the rising cost of natural gas,…
