Politics
Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate seat Kevin Ryan talks economy, military background, ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza on 21st Show
Kevin Ryan is a former teacher and United States marine, who is vying for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois. He shares his views on the affordability crisis Americans are facing, border control, and his experience serving in Afghanistan.
Supreme Court revives GOP congressman’s challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
The Trump administration weighed in to support Bost. The Republican president has asserted that late-arriving ballots and drawn-out electoral counts undermine confidence in elections.
Psychologist discusses the impact of Native American mascots in schools and universities
Joseph Gone, a member of the Aaniiih-Gros Ventre Tribal Nation and a psychologist and professor at Harvard University, told IPM’s The 21st Show that Native American mascots can spread negative stereotypes and limit outcomes for Native students.
Kinzinger and Raoul emphasize importance of the Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul testified a reason Jan. 6 remains important is to protect the rule of law.
PHOTOS: Champaign-Urbana joins nationwide protests against ICE, Border Patrol shootings
Organizers estimate 200 cars joined the caravan Saturday afternoon to protest recent shootings by federal immigration officers.
Bailey proposes ‘Illinois DOGE’ as Republican governor’s race focuses on spending
New poll shows Bailey holds commanding lead in four-person primary
Economics and energy take center stage in this year’s 13th congressional district campaigns
Representative Nikki Budzinski (D) is seeking a third term in Illinois’ 13th congressional district, which stretches from Champaign-Urbana to East St. Louis. But she faces several challengers from the GOP as well as her own party.
City of Champaign Township appoints Charlene Murray as new supervisor
The City of Champaign Township Board selected Strides Interim Executive Director Charlene Murray for the role. Champaign County Democratic Party Chair Mike Ingram also interviewed for the supervisor position.
The criminal prosecution of Nicolás Maduro is underway. Here’s what to expect
Now that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is on U.S. soil, the criminal case against him is in motion.
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Maduro and his wife are expected to appear at noon before a judge for a brief, but required, legal proceeding that will likely kick off a prolonged legal fight over whether he can be put on trial in the U.S.
Trump says ‘we are going to run the country now’ after removing Venezuela’s president
President Trump says the United States conducted a strike in Venezuela and captured that country’s president, Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores.
Justice Department releases more Epstein files and some mention Trump
Congress required the Justice Department to make all files available by last Friday. The department has taken a piecemeal approach to releasing the files, which are expected to contain hundreds of thousands of pages.