DeShawn Williams sworn in as next mayor of Urbana
Williams is a banker and former Champaign County Treasurer. He will officially take office after the Urbana City Council meeting on May 5.
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Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91. He halted executions and went to prison for corruption
SPRINGFIELD — Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for clearing the state’s death row, has died. He was 91. Kankakee County Coroner Robert Gessner, a family friend, said Ryan died Friday afternoon at his home in Kankakee, where he was receiving hospice…
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UPDATE: University of Illinois confirms international student visas have been restored
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign said in an email that all affected international students have been notified about the reversal.
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Incoming Urbana mayor DeShawn Williams hopes to unite the city
Williams will be sworn in on May 3. IPM’s Kimberly Schofield asked him what it means for him to be Urbana’s first Black mayor, how he hopes to bring the city together and why he plans to spend a lot of time with youth.
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Outgoing Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin reflects on city finances, public safety
Marlin said she hopes the city’s next mayor will “make decisions based on what is best for the community as a whole.”
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Stratton’s top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against Trump
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has one priority if she is elected to the U.S. Senate in 2026: fighting back against President Donald Trump’s policies.
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Faculty members urge University of Illinois to join Big Ten mutual defense compact
Under the “mutual academic defense compact,” participating schools would share financial and legal resources in the face of any challenges from the federal government.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after he tries to fire board members
President Trump opened up a new front in his assault on public media on Monday, asserting that he was removing three of the five board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin
Duckworth’s endorsement comes after Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Stratton on Friday, one day after she entered the Senate contest.
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Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs
President Trump told Time Magazine of his first 100 days, “I think that what I’m doing is exactly what I’ve campaigned on.”
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University of Illinois Pro-Palestinian protests one year later: Felony charges, new policies and fear
One year later, the campus’ political climate is in a much different place. For many students, their decision to speak out has taken a toll.
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JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, headlines New Hampshire fundraiser
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will headline a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire on Sunday as the potential 2028 presidential contender builds his national profile and positions himself as a leading voice opposing President Donald Trump. Pritzker has given several high-profile speeches this year criticizing Trump, but the keynote address at the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s…
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Stratton secures Pritzker’s backing in Senate bid, positions herself as ‘fighter’ of Trump
Governor’s support bolsters Stratton’s candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds.
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces U.S. Senate campaign
Stratton is the first Democrat to announce intention to fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.
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Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection
The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.
