Pro-Palestinian demonstrators on campuses across the U.S. – including at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — are calling on their schools to divest from companies with ties to Israel. One of the groups — Students for Justice in Palestine UIUC — wants the university to divest from weapon manufacturers and institutions; disclose all financial…
Biden, in an interview Wednesday with CNN, says the U.S. is still committed to Israel’s defense and will supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms. But he says that if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used.”
Just over 2,600 people have been arrested on the campuses of 50 colleges and universities since April 18, according to figures based on AP reporting and statements from universities and law enforcement agencies. Not all schools are taking such an approach.
Forecasting agency says there’s ‘no April surprise’ as month’s haul meets expectations.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking aim at the country’s next big abortion rights battle with a $500,000 investment to support a ballot initiative that would enshrine abortion protections in Florida’s constitution.
Amendment was introduced and passed within hours.
A report looking at the potential impact of eliminating Illinois’ grocery tax suggests most families would see only modest relief, while municipalities would face a “consequential” revenue shortfall. However, the Pritzker administration remains committed to the cut, saying it disproportionately impacts low-income households. Gov. JB Pritzker called for the permanent elimination of the 1% grocery…
URBANA – Local Jewish organizations came together at the University of Illinois Alma Mater Tuesday afternoon for a show of Jewish pride amidst the third day of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. “What’s happening on campus right now, a lot of us are scared. They’re scared to be Jewish. They’re scared to be Israeli,” said…
State-level Community Reinvestment Act finally was mired in rulemaking process.
The document will go on display at the presidential museum from Wednesday to February 2025.
Complaint brought by Democratic official likely to be decided this summer
CHAMPAIGN – A pro-Palestinian protestor arrested at Friday’s encampment near the University of Illinois Alma Mater statue was released from Champaign County Jail after about 60 hours of detainment. “It’s a very terrifying environment that I wouldn’t wish on any other human being,” said Chris Zelle after being released from Jail Monday afternoon. Zelle is not…
The groups largely act independently, though students say they’re inspired by peers at other universities.
Davis was not eligible for the larger amount because he was not on the 2022 general election ballot. He lost the GOP primary that year to Rep. Mary Miller.
While voting may be a familiar opportunity to most adults, it will be a new experience for those turning 18 ahead of the November 5th election. Rob Meagher is an American Government and Civics teacher at Centennial High School in Champaign. Meagher told IPM News Reporter David Pierce the school collaborates with the local chapter of…