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Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time

Capitol News Illinois January 16, 2026
John Ackerman Tazewell County Clerk

Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn

Capitol News Illinois January 16, 2026
Three men in suits stand behind four younger men in dress shirts and ties.

Honorary Walter Smith Way celebrates a man who devoted his life to young people in Champaign

Illinois Student Newsroom

Snow possible Friday PM; bitter cold arrives this weekend

IPM News January 16, 2026
Illinois Underground railroad

New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role with the Underground Railroad

Kimberly Schofield January 16, 2026
Artwork of four people traveling with a lantern and packs.

217 Today: New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role in Underground Railroad

January 16, 2026
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Honorary Alison Krauss Way recognizes renowned bluegrass fiddle-player and vocalist

January 13, 2026

Alison Krauss, the 27-time Grammy-Award-winning vocalist and fiddle player who grew up in Champaign, played the hallowed Grand Ole Opry at the age of 17.

Kinzinger and Raoul emphasize importance of the Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary

January 13, 2026

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul testified a reason Jan. 6 remains important is to protect the rule of law.

Lawsuit puts Illinois on offensive against ‘menacing’ immigration raids

January 12, 2026

State claims federal agents used military-style tactics in attempt to coerce Illinois into changing its immigration policies

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announces retirement

January 12, 2026

During Theis’ tenure as chief justice, the Supreme Court guided the implementation of the new cashless bail pretrial procedure in Illinois.

This conservation practice boosts wildlife species on farmland, new research finds

January 12, 2026

University of Illinois researchers analyzed traces of DNA in rivers and streams to learn how strips of trees near water — called riparian buffers — impact land species.

Minneapolis ICE shooter lived in Peoria, graduated from Richwoods

January 12, 2026

Rumors of Ross’ connection to Peoria swirled Friday on social media, hours after a Daily Mail story was published claiming to have interviewed Ross’ father, Ed, who the British publication said lives in North Pekin.

A white-haired man in a suit gestures with his hands, in front of a blue curtain. He is speaking into a studio microphone.

Tim Killeen to step down as University of Illinois System president in 2027

January 12, 2026

University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen announced on Thursday that he will leave his role at the end of his current contract in June 2027.

Honorary Brandon Hardway Drive pays homage to beloved former Pour Bros. manager

January 12, 2026

Brandon Hardway, a beloved community member and manager of Pour Bros. Taproom, was fatally shot on February 8, 2024. Last August, the segment of North Chestnut Street in downtown Champaign was designated Brandon Hardway Drive.

A white woman in a yellow vest stands by a car with a yellow sign that says "Good Justice."

PHOTOS: Champaign-Urbana joins nationwide protests against ICE, Border Patrol shootings

January 11, 2026

Organizers estimate 200 cars joined the caravan Saturday afternoon to protest recent shootings by federal immigration officers.

basketball players

No. 16 Illinois builds big early lead, then holds off No. 19 Iowa, 75-69

January 11, 2026

The Illini (13-3, 4-1) won their fifth consecutive game, their third on the road in Big Ten play, and stayed tied for third place in the conference.

Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar

Bailey proposes ‘Illinois DOGE’ as Republican governor’s race focuses on spending

January 9, 2026

New poll shows Bailey holds commanding lead in four-person primary

As 2025 ends, farmers are still reeling from the shake up of markets and federal programs

January 9, 2026

Farmers across the central U.S. have navigated a myriad of challenges this year, including low crop prices and federal funding cuts.

For Bears and Packers, wild-card game is a rare playoff matchup in NFL’s longest-running rivalry

January 8, 2026

The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card game and rare playoff matchup in the NFL’s longest-running rivalry.

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