217 Today: What to expect on the ballot in Urbana’s upcoming election
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what’s on the ballot and who’s running for city council in Urbana’s upcoming election.
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Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he’s “profoundly grateful” after President Donald Trump pardoned him on political corruption charges.
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In Urbana mayoral primary, Annie Adams seeks ‘to create synergy’ and move the city forward
Adams describes herself as “a real systems person” who knows how to navigate city governance to get results.
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In Urbana mayoral primary, DeShawn Williams sees ‘window of opportunity’
Williams says he will bring “proven leadership” to city governance.
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C-U advocates respond to Trump executive orders that take aim at trans rights, bodily autonomy
Local advocates for reproductive justice gathered in Urbana Saturday, Feb. 8, to address growing concerns about the erosion of bodily autonomy in the current political climate.
Since President Trump took office, he’s signed numerous executive orders aimed at limiting the rights of transgender people and curbing access to abortion.
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Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
House Bill 4144, also known as Karina’s Law, clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove guns from a person who has an order of protection against them when the alleged victim successfully seeks firearm removal as a remedy in court.
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3 fatally shot in Urbana this weekend including child
Violence in Urbana this weekend has claimed the lives of three people including a young child.
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Sangamon County reaches settlement with Sonya Massey’s family
A memo shows county officials have negotiated with the family’s lawyers and both sides reached a deal for the county to pay $10 million.
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217 Today: Advocates ask Illinois lawmakers to increase funding for the unhoused in new budget
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how advocates are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase funding for the unhoused in their new budget.
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No. 23 Illinois leans on talented freshman class that can be a force when healthy
Illinois coach Brad Underwood decided to go young this season in replacing the experienced team he took to the Elite Eight last season after winning the Big Ten Tournament title.
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Brother to brother: The power of mentorship
How can one hour a week truly impact someone else’s future?
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At a candidate forum, Urbana mayoral and Ward 6 hopefuls express differing views on policing technology
Ahead of Urbana’s Feb. 25 primary election, candidates for mayor and City Council presented to a full house at a forum held in the Urbana City Council chambers.
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How will the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees navigate the changes of the Trump administration?
As President Donald Trump began his deportation push in Chicago, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees elected a new chairman, whose father lived in the U.S. without a legal status for seven years.
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217 Today: How will the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees navigate the changes of the Trump administration?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees will navigate the changes of the Trump administration.
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Danville Election Commission repeats meeting to retain city council candidate on April 1 ballot
The Danville Election Commission voted to keep city council candidate Jaleel Jones on the April 1st ballot, in a repeat of the group’s decision in December.
