Thursday, July 11, 2024 Today’s headlines: A University of Illinois student is being charged with a felony for her involvement in an on-campus demonstration for Palestine in April. A political scientist at the University of Illinois says polls show a majority of Democratic voters are worried about President Biden’s age. However, many are still ready to…
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Champaign Police Department is working to reduce speeding on the roads, as part of a statewide effort this month. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is renewing support for President Joe Biden’s re-election bid while not ruling out his own potential White House run. Southern Illinois University scientists have created an edible…
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: Champaign will see heavy rainfall and windy weather Tuesday night as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl make their way to Indianapolis. The public will have a chance to weigh in on the future of Metra, Pace and the CTA in Chicago at a series of hearings starting today. Steve Serio, one…
Monday, July 8, 2024 Today’s headlines: Peaches in deep southern Illinois will have a bounce-back year this summer. There is an abundance of invasive fish in Illinois waters, including a species of carp. The Chicago Coalition for Family Building is working to make costly infertility treatments more affordable. Climate scientists say extreme weather is happening…
Friday, July 5, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Champaign County Freedom Celebration parade was canceled yesterday due to weather conditions. The Illinois Department of Public Health has added nearly 150 zip codes to its list of high-risk areas for lead exposure for children. Highland Park held its first parade, following a mass shooting two years ago….
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 Today’s headlines: Champaign’s annual Fourth of July Parade will have a new addition this year. The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission was awarded $380,000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation to plan for the impacts of climate change on local transportation systems. The University of Illinois has helped secure a $51 million federal…
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Today’s headlines: Illinois reactions to the U-S Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity – predictably – fell along party lines. Western Illinois University is letting go of three dozen faculty members. Governor J.B. Pritzker is defending the state’s decision to close aging prisons in Lincoln and Joliet. Petersen Health Care’s nearly…
Monday, July 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: One local health care organization is being recognized for its inclusive and supportive care for LGBTQ+ patients. Independence Day fireworks started early this weekend and continue in the week ahead. Top Illinois Democrats are reaffirming their support for President Joe Biden after his lackluster debate performance against Republican Donald Trump….
Friday, June 28, 2024 Today’s headlines: Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois blasted former president Donald Trump following last night’s debate on CNN. Independence Day celebrations are starting early this weekend with firework displays and events around central Illinois. Two Illinois lawmakers say they weren’t involved in the opening of two state-run migrant shelters on Chicago’s South…
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Today’s headlines: A U.S. Supreme Court decision could poke holes in parts of the federal bribery case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. The Summer Olympics are fast approaching and one University of Illinois athlete is gearing up to compete. Starting Monday, undocumented immigrants in Illinois can get standard driver’s licenses….
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Today’s headlines: People across central Illinois are cleaning up from yesterday’s high winds and heavy rains. An organization that helps out-of-state women get abortion care in Illinois is waiting to see how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a federal law that requires hospitals to accept Medicare for emergency abortions. Illinois House…
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Today’s headlines: Despite community members speaking out against it, the Urbana City Council voted to increase its police force by four last night. Champaign-Urbana is home to around 6,000 Congolese people – to celebrate their presence, one Congolese man is starting a new annual African festival. Illinois’ state climatologist says there’s…
Monday, June 24, 2024 Today’s headlines: Public transportation districts in Southern Illinois are getting $1.8 million from the federal government to improve access to transit options. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling today is giving domestic violence survivor groups in Illinois a renewed sense of hope. Some livestock groups want all meat products to clearly disclose where the…
Friday, June 21, 2024 Today’s headlines: The heat wave over central Illinois will continue through Wednesday, with high humidity and temperatures in the mid-90s. Illinois voters will not be asked this November whether abortion access should be enshrined in the state constitution despite efforts from pro-abortion rights groups. The head of the Illinois Republican Party announced his…
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Urbana Police Department would like the city to fund 11 positions. But at this week’s meeting, the City Council voted to approve only two. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this week that it has been awarded nearly $2 million in grant funding to improve public transit access in…