Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Today’s headlines: The majority of Illinois’ Democratic congressional delegation is backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee this fall. Prosecutors have released the July 6 bodycam video showing the shooting of Sonya Massey. Polls may help decide whether Vice President Kamala Harris has what it takes to be…
Monday, July 22, 2024 Today’s headlines: Some locals were surprised by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. The funeral for a 36-year-old Springfield woman shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy was held on Friday. Northwestern University police have arrested and charged four educators months after they supported student protestors…
Friday, July 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Thursday that would add new regulations to carbon capture and sequestration projects in the state. The outgoing leader of Illinois’ Republican Party says the state GOP is in better shape now than it was a few years ago. Champaign County voters will be able…
Thursday, July 18, 2024 Today’s headlines: A Sangamon County deputy is being charged with murder for the death of Sonya Massey. Champaign County voters may be able to choose to eliminate the county auditor position in November, depending on a decision tonight. A clinical psychologist says it is beneficial to start conversations with older children about…
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: Republicans have been trying to increase their support among Hispanic Americans, who have historically voted strongly Democratic. The state of Illinois is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Defense to bolster quantum computing research. Yesterday, a fifth person was charged with Mob Action, for allegedly demonstrating for Gaza on…
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are citing a recent Supreme Court ruling in a bid to dismiss a majority of his criminal case. Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says political violence is unacceptable. Urbana Police Chief Larry Boone is developing a pastor ride-along program. Republicans in…
Monday, July 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: The National Weather Service has a high heat advisory until 8 p.m. tonight for counties across central and southeast Illinois. Central Illinoisans are expressing concerns for the future following a failed assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Illinois Republicans say they’re rallying around the former president even more…
Friday, July 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: Macon County is the latest Illinois county to detect the presence of West Nile virus. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker continues to back President Joe Biden’s candidacy. A suburban Chicago congressman is the second member of the state’s Democratic congressional delegation to call for President Joe Biden to end his…
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…