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Friday, November 4, 2022 Today’s headlines: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin warns of increased conflict between Russia, Ukraine and members of NATO. When immigrants arrive in Urbana-Champaign, local organizations ensure those without resources receive beds, baby clothes and diapers. Many Central Illinois residents found political ads that look like newspapers in their mailboxes this week. In today’s deep…

Thursday, November 3, 2022 Today’s headlines: A recent report from two environmental justice groups found most Illinois coal-fired plants are not complying with a federal rule to curb groundwater contamination. Governor J.B. Pritzker says the state will be able to afford his plan to make college free for low and middle-income students. On Tuesday, Champaign-Urbana…

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Today’s headlines: A long legal battle between inmates and the Illinois Department of Corrections over mental health care has taken another turn. Carle Health in Urbana will take over management of several hospitals in central Illinois from UnityPoint Health. The Village of Savoy voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend the Champaign…

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Today’s headlines: Illinoisans have so far requested far fewer mail-in ballots for the Nov. 8 general election than they did in 2020. The company that owns the Clinton Nuclear Power Plant says it wants to keep the generating station open for another 20 years. An old virus is getting young children sick…

Monday, October 31, 2022 Today’s headlines: A lawsuit that seeks to stop mail-in ballot counting after Election Day in Illinois is still pending even though the election is less than two weeks away. New legislation will provide a financial boost to Illinois Agritourism businesses. Researchers at the University of Illinois said patients with neurological ailments…

Thursday, October 27, 2022 Today’s headlines: Two of those candidates for Illinois Secretary of State are split on how involved the office should be in elections. Faith leaders from across the St. Louis region are asking to be included in the community response to the fatal shootings this week at a south Saint Louis high…

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Today’s headlines: An Illinois lawmaker wants to considerably streamline how cannabis is controlled in the state, but he’s running out of time. Candidates running for Illinois Attorney General met in a debate last night on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight. In the 13th congressional district, Republicans said Democratic candidate Nikki Budzinski earned thousands…

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Today’s headlines: St. Louis Police have identified a suspect in Monday’s shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School that left two people dead and seven others injured. As Election Day draws near, spending on political ads on TV, the web and other media has hit an all-time high nationwide,…

Monday, October 24, 2022 Today’s headlines: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Illinois Congressman Sean Casten hosted a roundtable Friday on protecting abortion access. Speaker Chris Welch said it’s likely the Illinois House will be sent and vote on proposed changes to the SAFE-T Act during the fall veto session regardless of the outcome of…

Friday, October 22, 2022 Today’s headlines: Illinois lawmakers in Washington are renewing calls on Congress to pass protections for Afghan refugees before the end of this year. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is helping nearby counties strengthen their relationships with refugee, immigrant and migrant service providers. The University of Illinois student government is working with…

Thursday, October 20, 2022 Today’s headlines: With only three weeks before the November election, Illinois Democrats in several statewide races are out-raising their Republican opponents. Student test scores in Illinois on state reading and math exams plummeted last year during the pandemic and are rebounding slowly. Both congressional candidates in Illinois’ 13th district say they…

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Today’s headlines: The two major candidates for Illinois governor met for their last public debate before the November 8th election. A native of Central Illinois will launch a live call-in talk show on nearly 500 public radio stations Wednesday night. Two open houses at Champaign Unit 4 schools this week yielded…

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Today’s headlines: The two major party candidates for Illinois governor debate one more time tonight. A committee of Urbana parents, teachers and administrators is proposing District 116 combine Spanish dual language programs from two different schools into just one school – Leal Elementary. The Attorney General race in Illinois could have…

Monday, October 17, 2022 Today’s headlines: Democratic Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has a commanding lead over Republican Darren Bailey in a new WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times poll. Despite county clerks being swamped with Freedom of Information requests about election security, no one from the public showed up to a Q&A and voting machine demo over the weekend…

Friday, October 14, 2022 Today’s headlines: Attorneys for farm industry groups and the state of California presented oral arguments to the U.S. Supreme Court this week on Tuesday. A Champaign-based leasing company is revitalizing apartments with a new arts initiative. On Thursday, the University of Illinois announced a new training center for its wrestling program….