Illinois’ budget picture tightens in final stretch amid economic uncertainty
Deputy governor warns state has limited ability to increase spending.
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Rep. Sorensen questions Hegseth about Rock Island layoffs, voiding union contracts
Sorensen questioned Hegseth about the decision to cut up to 150 jobs at Rock Island Arsenal during a hearing held by the House Armed Services Committee on April 29.
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Urbana appoints new fire chief
Steven Doggett will take over the position from Urbana’s interim fire chief, Tal Prendergast. He’s been serving in the interim role since December.
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How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.
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Illinois transportation bills aim to address speeding and bicycle safety
The legislative package includes a high-tech crackdown on extreme speeding and a shift in the legal status of bicyclists on Illinois roads.
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Trump is ending relief for international students from warzones. The relief was not used widely at the University of Illinois
International students from certain countries can work more hours and take fewer courses than is usually legal under Special Student Relief (SSR).
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Family, friends, supporters honor fallen Illinois police officers
Police officers, families and state officials gathered in Springfield to honor Illinois members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty.
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City of Champaign budget proposal calls for new homeless services manager, boosting fire department staff
The city’s budget proposal calls for new spending that would continue gun violence prevention programs, support homelessness services and fund pedestrian-friendly road construction projects. Officials also authorized funding to keep the Strides shelter open through June.
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Rep. LaHood again calls for ‘off ramp’ on U.S. war in Iran to bring fuel costs down
As an advocate for budget responsibility, LaHood admitted he is uneasy about the escalating cost of the war, estimated by some analysts and government officials to be approaching $50 billion.
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DOJ seeking Illinois voter data to purge suspected noncitizens, documents suggest
In court filing, intervenors say the Trump administration is concealing true purpose of its case.
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Congresswoman Budzinski discusses recent rumors of ICE in C-U and Farm Bill during meeting with local officials, advocates
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams met with advocates in Champaign on Monday to discuss immigration enforcement concerns. The meeting comes after false rumors spread last week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were being sent to the area.
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Supreme Court gives abortion pill mifepristone a 1-week reprieve from a major change
The ruling temporarily restores nationwide access to a drug used for most medication abortions in the U.S.
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Gov. Pritzker pausing public duties after ‘routine’ health procedure
The governor’s office on Friday disclosed that Pritzker will fulfill his regular duties next week but “pause public events while resting.”
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Urbana City Council member resigns, citing health issues
Chaundra Bishop, who represented northeast Urbana on the city council, said she is stepping down to to put more focus on her health. The city is expected to take applications from residents hoping to complete her term.
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Illinois farmers relieved as U.S. House passes Farm Bill, but still concerned about some provisions
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act, includes provisions impacting agriculture, including crop protection tools, livestock policy, and risk management programs.
