Durbin endorses DeShawn Williams for Urbana mayor
Durbin is backing Champaign County’s Chief Deputy Treasurer DeShawn Williams. The senator called him “a leader” with a record of supporting local businesses.
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Government | Health | Politics
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump’s health chief after a close Senate vote
Nearly all Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to confirm him.
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Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Illinois lawmakers voiced a wide range of reactions Wednesday following former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on multiple federal corruption charges.
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Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned her experience and judgment fell in line behind her nomination.
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Michael Madigan guilty of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud
The decade-long FBI investigation that led to Madigan’s trial roiled local politics and changed the course of Illinois history.
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Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
Raoul admits the cost of these cases is stretching the resources of his office, but he said he is not yet ready to ask lawmakers for additional funding to cover those costs.
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How Trump’s education plans might affect Illinois schools
So, what exactly is Trump planning to do, how would he do it and how would that affect local education in Illinois?
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In Urbana mayoral primary, Annie Adams seeks ‘to create synergy’ and move the city forward
Adams describes herself as “a real systems person” who knows how to navigate city governance to get results.
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In Urbana mayoral primary, DeShawn Williams sees ‘window of opportunity’
Williams says he will bring “proven leadership” to city governance.
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At a candidate forum, Urbana mayoral and Ward 6 hopefuls express differing views on policing technology
Ahead of Urbana’s Feb. 25 primary election, candidates for mayor and City Council presented to a full house at a forum held in the Urbana City Council chambers.
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How will the new chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees navigate the changes of the Trump administration?
As President Donald Trump began his deportation push in Chicago, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees elected a new chairman, whose father lived in the U.S. without a legal status for seven years.
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Danville Election Commission repeats meeting to retain city council candidate on April 1 ballot
The Danville Election Commission voted to keep city council candidate Jaleel Jones on the April 1st ballot, in a repeat of the group’s decision in December.
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Trump administration sues Chicago in latest crackdown on `sanctuary’ cities
The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday alleging that ‘sanctuary’ laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.
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Protestors gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachment
Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk.
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Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.
