217 Today: HIV community faces a double whammy: Medicaid reductions and CDC funding cuts
In today’s deep dive, medicaid cuts and potential reductions to HIV prevention and testing dollars could both hit patients living with the disease.
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The killing of Sonya Massey – one year later
Friends, family and members of the community gathered in Springfield Sunday to remember Sonya Massey, who was shot and killed by a Sangamon County deputy in her unincorporated Springfield home a year ago.
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‘We think about the state in the same way’: Mitchell ready to back up Pritzker
At 38 years old, Christian Mitchell has been inside most corners of state government as a top advisor on political campaigns, state legislator, deputy governor and civic engagement leader at a major university.
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The Latest: Massive search for survivors underway after deadly Texas floods
A July Fourth weekend deluge in Texas caused catastrophic flash flooding that has killed at least 89 people.
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America depends on hydroelectric power, but regulatory hurdles could take plants offline
Hydropower accounts for nearly 30% of utility-scale renewable energy in the U.S., but federal hurdles may prevent older hydroelectric plants from staying online and new projects from getting off the ground.
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217 Today: US ginseng growers and animal breeders rely on exports to China. Now they wait on a trade deal.
In today’s deep dive, China is a major buyer of U.S. agricultural goods including specialty products that have few alternative markets. Some producers worry the on-and-off tariffs with the country could hurt America’s reputation as a reliable seller.
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Students in Illinois will be automatically admitted to colleges under a new law. Eastern Illinois University is already trying the strategy out
For the past three years, Eastern Illinois University has been sending offer letters to juniors in neighboring counties – before the students start their applications.
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PHOTOS: Champaign County Freedom Celebration parade draws crowd despite later start time
Even with the summer heat in the afternoon, many families from around East Central Illinois came out to celebrate Independence Day.
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Trump on Fourth of July signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ to implement his agenda
President Trump signed a massive tax and spending bill to implement much of his domestic agenda during a celebration for the Fourth of July.
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Illinois environmental advocates aim to strengthen ties with lawmakers, increase outreach amid federal policy changes
Illinois environmental advocates are working to strengthen their connections with lawmakers and communities across the state while the legislature is in recess.
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The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.
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Central Illinois to see another extreme heat wave during holiday weekend
Starting on Independence Day, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures to reach a peak of 94 degrees with increased humidity.
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U.S. ginseng growers and animal breeders rely on exports to China. Now they wait on a trade deal
Specialty producers exporting to China have been hit just as hard as soybeans and beef. But they often have fewer alternative markets for their crops, worsening the impact of retaliatory tariffs.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 03 – Jul. 06
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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Pritzker signs health care legislation
The bills aim to rein in pharmacy benefit managers and expand insurance coverage.
