Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Today’s headlines: A free online program from the University of Illinois wants to help couples strengthen their relationship – using evidence-based strategies. Gun rights groups are — once again — asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Illinois’ ban on assault-style weapons. Cities and towns would get more money from the…
Friday, February 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: A man is in critical condition after being shot in downtown Champaign. Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is in Washington, D.C. but remains focused on infrastructure issues back at home. Illinois Republicans are hoping – again – that they’re not entirely shut out of this year’s state budget process….
Thursday, February 8, 2024 Today’s headlines: Three Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are pushing to make fertility services more accessible. Some Illinois lawmakers say this is the year they’ll approve a statewide child tax credit. A judge is denying former President Donald Trump’s bid to stall an objection to his place on Illinois’ primary election ballot….
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Today’s headlines: Abortion providers and advocates say they’re seeing more violence against their patients and workers. Progressive lawmakers and activists are trying to make Illinois the 8th state to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers. The American Red Cross continues to face an emergency blood storage. A local stylist is heading to…
Friday, February 2, 2024 Today’s headlines: Attorneys for people in Illinois prisons are decrying the state’s decision to award another contract to a controversial prison healthcare provider. Chicago is now the largest city in the country to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. A Dallas pastor is succeeding Reverend Jesse Jackson as head…
Thursday, February 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined local leaders yesterday in commemorating Black heritage and achievement. The battle to keep Donald Trump off Illinois’ primary ballot has now made its way to state court. University of Illinois police are sharing more information about the death of Akul Dhawan. The Fighting Illini…
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Board of Elections yesterday voted to keep Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot in a case, officials say, is highly unusual. Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has launched the state’s first-ever “Healing-Centered Task Force.” For the first time in over 200 years, two specific broods of cicadas will…
Friday, January 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois Senate President Don Harmon says he’s focused on getting a balanced budget passed during the spring legislative session. Illinois public health officials are offering grants to help train more people to provide reproductive health care. Illinois consumer advocates are applauding a new federal rule designed to reduce overdraft fees…
Thursday, January 25, 2025 Today’s headlines: Champaign County is short of skilled nursing home beds, according to the local health district. Domestic violence victims and their advocates are still pleading with Illinois lawmakers to pass Karina’s Bill. Illinois officially adopted a plan to raise its literacy rates. A Chicago-based group collecting data on Asian American, Native Hawaiian…
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois’ Secretary of State is behind an effort to ban certain food additives from products sold here. A new campus in south suburban Blue Island will provide housing for dozens of women ages 17 to 21 who are aging out of the Illinois foster care system. Gun violence in…
Friday, January 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted not to raise tuition for in-state undergraduates who enroll for the first time in the fall. Chicago teachers say they need more funding to help support newly arrived migrant children. As the death toll in Gaza increases more people in Champaign County are…
Thursday, January 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: A working group dedicated to preserving and enhancing local news in Illinois is out with its recommendations. The Illinois State Board of Elections is now reviewing objections to President Biden and former President Trump appearing on the state ballot. In the first year of Illinois’ new early childhood initiative,…
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Police is one step closer to finalizing the enforcement rules for a controversial law that bans semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman says it’s important for state laws to keep pace with the advancement of technology. A state task force is in the…
Friday, January 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois is awarding a grant to help a cancer treatment center in southern Illinois expand. There was a nearly 50% jump in the number of people from other states who came to Illinois for an abortion the year Roe v. Wade was overturned. Agricultural officials want Congress to pass a farm…
Thursday, January 11, 2024 Today’s headlines: Meteorologists say you need to prepare now for bitterly cold temperatures over the weekend. Governor J.B. Pritzker is talking up the state’s economic achievements as the new year gets underway. A new report released yesterday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation sheds light on children’s well-being in Illinois. Original…