Breaking the Cycle, an event to start a dialogue around teen dating violence and interventions for affected youth, was held Wednesday. Panelists emphasized the importance of inviting young people to lead the conversation about solutions.
This year’s primary election for the Champaign County Board has only one contested race: for the 6th District. The winner of the Democratic primary is presumed to be the representative for the district, since there are no Republican candidates.
A Black History Month event hosted by Healing Invisible Wounds in partnership with the local NAACP and the Veterans Assistance Commission, speakers honored the historical legacies and sacrifices of Black veterans.
Politicians in Illinois are weighing in on President Trump’s decision to launch military operations in Iran.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Monday the U.S.-Israeli action against Iran was in response to the Islamic republic’s years-long targeting of the U.S. military and interests around the world.
Flyover Film Studios, a company that launched in late 2022, has already been recognized by state leaders for bringing notable economic growth to Illinois.
Six U.S. service members have been killed, including three killed in the Saturday attack on Iran, according to U.S. Central Command.
The Illinois women’s basketball team lost 78-73 to Minnesota on Sunday. Following the team’s 10th loss of the season, the Illini now prepare to head to the Big Ten Tournament in Indiana.
For the first time since 2006, Champaign hosted a matchup with two top ten teams, but as the final buzzer sounded, the No. 10 University of Illinois Fighting Illini (22-7, 13-5) could not get it done as they lost to the No. 3 University of Michigan Wolverines (27-2, 17-1) 84 to 70. This is Illinois’ first loss to Michigan since 2019 after winning their last nine meetings.
The president of the University of Illinois System said Wednesday that negotiations are continuing over legislation to overhaul the way the state funds higher education, but the state’s flagship university remains opposed to the legislation in its current form.
The decision by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin not to seek reelection has created a once-in-a-generation opportunity in Illinois politics. Sixteen men and women are seeking their party nomination to succeed him: 10 Democrats and six Republicans.
Advocates say Champaign-Urbana is especially well-positioned to benefit from more frequent rail service because of its growing role in research, higher education and advanced technology.
Chicago-based lawyer and solar energy entrepreneur Jonathan Dean is a democrat running for the U.S. Senate. He shares his thoughts on policies involving raising the minimum wage, solar energy, and immigration on the 21st show.
