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New Illinois Farm Bureau president wants to restore communication and credibility for the venerable organization

Illinois Public Radio December 16, 2025

What to know about the search for the Brown University shooting suspect

Associated Press December 16, 2025

Rivian ups its game on hands-free driving and AI

Illinois Public Radio

Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

Capitol News Illinois December 16, 2025

With a federal tax credit ending early, installing home solar is about to get more expensive

Harvest Public Media December 16, 2025

217 Today: With a federal tax credit ending early, installing home solar is about to get more expensive

December 16, 2025
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Panel looking at murder of Sonya Massey by sheriff’s deputy recommends police reforms

December 11, 2025

Sontae Massey, Sonya’s cousin, served on the commission and told the Sangamon County Board this week that the steps laid out in their report aren’t just recommendations.

Petition objection derails campaign for Rep. Eric Sorensen’s primary opponent

December 11, 2025

Democrat Montez Soliz of Rockford posted on social media that he has been removed from the ballot in the Illinois’ 17th Congressional District race following an objection to his petitions.

Youth substance abuse prevention program looks to athletes to spread the word

December 10, 2025

A youth substance misuse prevention program from the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health [IABH] has partnered with the Illinois High School Association [IHSA] and IESA to expand outreach efforts.

Improved natural gas storage fields will save customers money, Ameren Illinois says

December 10, 2025

Buried in the rate request that Illinois regulators cut last month from nearly $129 million to $73 million is the final phase of Ameren’s modernization efforts for its natural gas storage field just south of Freeburg.

A person in a mask speaks into a microphone in front of a "Divest Now" banner.

University of Illinois student officials worry about losing self-governing power

December 10, 2025

Student officials at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say administrators have changed their election rules without their input.

Strong winds expected today in Central Illinois, snow to return later in the week

December 10, 2025

Gusts of 40-50 mph can be expected through midday, according to the National Weather Service.

An adult and two children cross a road toward a lighted alleyway.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Dec. 11 – Dec. 14

December 10, 2025

Plays, book signings with authors, winter lights and more are all happening in Central Illinois this week.

Pritzker signs bill enacting immigrant protections in courthouses

December 9, 2025

The law allows residents to sue immigration agents for violating constitutional rights.

Illinois Supreme Court in ‘wait and see’ posture as new public defense policy takes shape

December 9, 2025

During a recent visit to McLean County, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary K. O’Brien said there are geographic disparities in public defense, in addition to equity gaps between prosecutors and public defenders.

Tal Prendergast

Urbana City Council appoints interim fire chief

December 9, 2025

Tal Prendergast has served the Urbana Fire Department for 17 years and the Danville Fire Department for five years.

Illinois Farm Bureau delegates reject president’s bid for 2nd term

December 9, 2025

At the IFB annual meeting in Chicago, nearly 57% of the delegates chose Philip Nelson from Seneca, a former IFB president and state agriculture director, as the organization’s 17th president.

Cottonseeds are loaded with protein. Could these seeds become a new food source?

December 9, 2025

Cottonseeds could help reduce hunger and add new revenue for farmers. One researcher has been working for decades to make edible seeds a reality.

farmer looking at camera

Trump administration will send $12 billion in bailout money to farmers hurt by trade war

December 8, 2025

Most of the package is earmarked for row-crop producers. It aims to help farmers – especially those who grow soybeans – balance out losses from high costs and a trade war with China.

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