Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Christian Mitchell on downstate Illinois, data centers, and future goals
Gov. JB Pritzker picked Christian Mitchell to serve as his running mate as he seeks a third term in office. Mitchell sat down with The 21st Show to discuss why he wants to be lieutenant governor.
Supreme Court hears challenge to birthright citizenship as Trump attends arguments
Volunteers with the ACLU, joined by immigrant rights organizations like CASA and the League of United Latin American Citizens, handed out fliers that read “protect birthright citizenship” and “14th Amendment.”
‘Quiet leader’: Former middle school coach, teacher remember University of Illinois men’s basketball star from way back when
Before he became a point guard for the Illini, senior Kylan Boswell went to Edison Middle School in Champaign.
Illinois business leaders want more funding for child care as facilities close and demand increases
Bloomington-Normal has recently seen child care facility closures even though demand is still high.
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments in Birthright Citizenship case
The Supreme Court will weigh and hear arguments on whether Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 2 – Apr. 5
The Champaign Vegan Chef Challenge, an egg hunt for dogs, the Edible Book Festival, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four
Illinois’ Brad Underwood coached for 26 years before landing his first Division I head coaching job. Now in Year 39,
Immigration Project grapples with reduction of accredited legal program for immigrant families
The Immigration Project said their DOJ Reps have served approximately 948 individuals in Central and Southern Illinois.
Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded
A District Court judge has found that a Trump White House executive order to defund NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment and is therefore “unlawful and unenforceable.”
War with Iran disrupts fertilizer supply for Kansas farmers, right as planting season begins
Gulf states are major fertilizer producers, and the war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike just as struggling U.S. farmers are planting corn.
Thousands gather in downtown Urbana for third ‘No Kings’ protest
The protest on March 28 was part of a broader wave of rallies across North America. Organizers and demonstrators pointed to growing concerns over civil rights and government actions while urging continued public engagement.
In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Some parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis.
Immigrants lose access to food aid in more states, as federal restrictions take effect
Last year, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the eligibility changes aim to reduce “fraud and waste” in the program.
‘Cow vision’ goggles let farmers see the world on four hooves – and may improve animal welfare
A Wisconsin university is using augmented reality to show staff from meat processing plants and farmers what it’s like to look through the eyes of livestock.
Gallery: No Kings protest in Urbana
People joined “No Kings” protested President Donald Trump’s actions. They demonstrated in Urbana as well as across the U.S. and in Europe.
The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
The Final Four is set. Illinois will face UConn and Michigan will take on Arizona next Saturday, with the winners squaring off two nights later for the national title.
Illinois advances to Final Four after 21 years
For the first time in 21 years, Illinois is en route to the Final Four after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes 71 – 59.
Photo Gallery: celebrations after Illini beat Iowa
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students erupt with enthusiasm after the Men’s Basketball team defeats Iowa to go to the NCAA Final Four.
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