Amid uncertainty in Washington, Illinois lawmakers pass slimmed-down Medicaid package
The Illinois Medicaid program currently costs about $33.7 billion a year, according to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
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217 Today: How Illinois researchers are turning prairie grass into sustainable fuel
In today’s deep dive, researchers at the University of Illinois are investigating how to turn prairie grass into sustainable aviation fuel.
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New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
New taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget. Spending plan raises over $1B in revenue; income, sales taxes not affected.
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Lawmakers unveil $55B spending plan with just 1 day left to pass it
Senator says no new taxes on sales or income but full revenue plan is not yet public.
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A continued Dialogue on the state of Champaign-Urbana’s Black communities with local leaders
How can a community work together to drive positive change? and what does that really look like?
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Leading the way: Examining the state of Champaign Urbana’s Black communities with local leaders
Who is really responsible for driving community change? and is relying on schools enough?
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PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House
PBS and a public television station in rural Minnesota filed suit on Friday against President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the network.
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Advocates for older adults hold day of action in Normal to protect threatened programs
“In east-central Illinois, a delay in services could affect up to 24,000 older adults who rely on the meals for their survival.”
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School board votes out Champaign Unit 4 Superintendent Shelia Boozer
The first Black, female superintendent of Champaign Unit 4 schools has been pushed out after four years.
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Elon Musk is leaving the federal government. What’s next for DOGE?
Elon Musk is leaving his role as the guiding force behind the Department of Government Efficiency initiative Friday after facing legal setbacks, clashes with Cabinet members and little evidence to support claims of savings or government efficiency.
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217 Today: Former U of I professor discusses Chinese and American history, how it connects with his own story
In today’s deep dive, we bring you a conversation with a former professor at the U of I about his experiences in North America as what he calls “an accidental immigrant” from China.
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Uncertain future for Chinese students causes concern at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
International students who need to renew their expired F-1 or J-1 entry visa may not be able to return to the U.S. if unable to schedule a renewal appointment.
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A million people in the Midwest could lose Medicaid under federal work requirements
Up to 1 million low income and disabled people across the Midwest could lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage, according to a new analysis.
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Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that some of them would have their visas revoked.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 29 – June 1
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.
