U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries brings his redistricting push to Illinois
State Sen. Willie Preston, who serves as chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus, said he’ll oppose any new map that dilutes Black representation.
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217 Today: Good gourd! These Midwesterners are raising giant pumpkins that weigh as much as a car
In today’s deep dive, raising giant pumpkins is a labor of love for some Midwest growers. And the pumpkins keep getting bigger and bigger.
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Ex-cop charged with murdering Sonya Massey testifies his actions ‘matched the threat level’
Former downstate police officer Sean Grayson told the jury that Massey’s vow to “rebuke him in the name of Jesus” led him to shoot her. His testimony drew scoffs from Massey’s mother.
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217 Today: Jury could decide the fate of Sean Grayson in his murder trial this week
In today’s deep dive, the murder trial of Sean Grayson resumes today. He is the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey last year.
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Trump wants to import beef from Argentina. Republicans and ag groups say, what about America?
Ranchers, lawmakers and farmers’ unions are sounding the alarm over a Trump administration plan to increase beef imports from Argentina.
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino ordered to testify in federal court
Judge asked to order many immigrants released from detention to electronic monitoring.
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Inside the courtroom: Jury could decide the fate of Sean Grayson in his murder trial this week
Testimony resumes Monday in the trial of Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey.
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Denzel Boston’s big day helps Washington beat No. 23 Illinois and match its 2024 win total
The Fighting Illini lost for the third time in five weeks after a 3-0 start to the year in which they were ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation.
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Crews extinguish fires at two UIUC buildings
URBANA – Investigators are trying to find the cause of two building fires at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Around 12:20 p.m. on Friday, crews responded to a fire in a steam tunnel under the Transportation building at 104 S. Mathews Avenue in Urbana. An Illini Alert was issued for people to avoid the area…
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ICE activity not confirmed by C-U officials, but immigrant rights groups report verified sightings
Local officials say there’s been no confirmed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Champaign-Urbana this week — but immigrant advocacy groups say their rapid response teams have verified sightings.
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EV maker Rivian to cut 4.5% of its workforce
It’s unclear how many of those jobs are in Normal; a Rivian spokesperson said no manufacturing operations employees are impacted.
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The Virginia Theatre celebrates 50 years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with new shadow cast
CHAMPAIGN — The Virginia Theatre in Champaign will host its annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 25. This year’s showing will embrace a tradition of the film and include a performance by a shadow cast. The movie celebrates its 50th year since its release in 1975, and its long legacy has…
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217 Today: U of I satellite was delivered to space. It will study space weather and how it affects us on Earth
In today’s deep dive, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed satellite was delivered to Earth’s outer atmosphere. We’ll learn more about how it will make a difference for technology on Earth.
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Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents .
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Danville’s ousted school finance director: “This decision is retaliatory”
Danville District 118 Business and Finance Director Narcissus Rankin claims the school board dismissed her due to her close relationship with former superintendent Alicia Geddis.
