Demand for abortion pills spiked in Illinois, countrywide after Trump reelection
Calls to Planned Parenthood Illinois surged 15% in the days immediately after the election, with wait times doubling to as much as 20 minutes.
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Surviving America: Black America’s future in the second age of Donald Trump
With Vice President Kamala Harris securing a majority of the Black vote, what does a second Trump presidency mean for Black Americans?
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks after Trump’s win
President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. “In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,” he said near the beginning. Biden said he had spoken with Trump and assured him that he would direct his administration to ensure a
Voice of the Voter: Black men in Champaign County address angst surrounding presidential election
Both presidential campaigns are making their closing arguments in the final days leading up to the election. Conversation online about Black men not willing to vote has spiraled after former President Barack Obama pushed them to cast a ballot. Like many residents in Champaign County, McKinley Phillips told Pierce he and his family are
The state of us: the Black vote, the 2024 election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, what are the top concerns of Black voters in Champaign? And what challenges do Americans face as they head to the polls?
Voters view one another across partisan divide with increasing animosity
The Associated Press interviewed people across battleground states this week as they grappled with a political divide that only seems to be growing more insurmountable after years of historic upheaval.
Voice of the Voter: Local college students find convenience in early voting
Election season is causing anxiety for some college students who are casting their ballots for the first time. Many students are voting early and taking advantage of the service being offered on campuses across Champaign County. One of several polling locations include Parkland College. Robin Fitzgerald, 19 was one of the first in line before
The Checkup: What could a second Trump term mean for Medicaid?
A big question for many people on election day will be how a new president could impact health care –– particularly Medicaid, the public health insurance program for low-income adults. Much has been made of Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint for if former President Donald Trump were to win the upcoming election. It’s authored by the
Harris and Trump offer new details about policies and strategy in dueling interviews
Harris has done interviews with radio host Charlamagne tha God and Fox News anchor Bret Baier. Trump sat for a contentious interview with the editor of Bloomberg News at an economic forum in Chicago.
Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themes
CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump seized Tuesday on an opening to sound his frequent argument that imposing huge tariffs on foreign goods would amount to an economic elixir — one that he claims would raise enormous sums for the government, protect U.S. firms from overseas competition and prod foreign companies to open factories in the United States.
Voice of the Voter: U of I students consider many crucial issues following Presidential debate
Some University of Illinois students are doubling down on their ballot picks following the Presidential debate held on September 10 between Vice President Kamala Harris, and Former President Donald Trump. IPM’s David Pierce uncovered how each candidates’ responses to questions regarding immigration, reproductive rights, and foreign affairs are impacting voting decisions. Over 80 students gathered
Update: 5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses
Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Illinois politicians fired up after Harris -Trump debate
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage Tuesday night for the first and possibly the last time. The Democratic vice president opened the debate with a power move, marching across the stage to Trump’s lectern to shake his hand. The exchange set the tone for the next 90 minutes. Harris
Voice of the Voter: 18 & Eligible to Cast Ballot
Before President Joe Biden left the race in July, IPM’s David Pierce checked in with young people as part of our “Voice of the Voter” series to get their thoughts on having to pick between Biden and Former President Donald Trump as they cast their ballot for the first time. Voting is an important part
Jack Smith files superceding indictment against Trump in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors filed a superceding indictment in the federal criminal case against Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, after the Supreme Court granted the former president substantial immunity, according to a new court filing. Court papers said the superseding indictment was presented to a new grand jury one that had not previously heard evidence in the