The U.S. State Department has announced an immediate pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, saying the move is aimed at stopping newcomers who it claims are likely to rely on public assistance and “extract wealth from the American people.” The announcement was made in a series […]
Illinois interstates are now safer than they’ve been in nearly a decade, with the Illinois State Police reporting zero fatal highway shootings in 2025 for the first time in roughly ten years. Total highway shootings fell 31% from 2024 to 2025, dropping from 89 incidents to just 61. Since the […]
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are asking for federal oversight of how the Justice Department is handling the release of sensitive case files, nearly twenty years after first seeking justice. On January 14, 2026, nineteen survivors submitted a formal request to Acting Inspector General Don R. Berthiaume, urging his office […]
A Tazewell County judge has rejected an emergency request from Republican legislators to halt Virginia’s proposed constitutional amendment that could allow Democrats to redraw congressional maps before the 2026 midterm elections. Circuit Court Judge Jack S. Hurley Jr. issued the ruling on Monday denying a temporary restraining order sought by […]
Consumer prices increased 0.3% in December, driven by rises in food and shelter costs, while the annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.7%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) showed broad-based price pressures across essential categories, with food […]
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) Administrator Julie Pryde is retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the district. Pryde’s journey with CUPHD began long before her appointment as administrator. She joined CUPHD as a volunteer in 1988 then completed an internship with the organization in 1990. Pryde joined the […]
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday and Wednesday as subpoenaed for depositions related to the committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. In response, Comer announced the committee would vote next week to hold the former president […]
Champaign-Urbana has earned official recognition as a Dementia Friendly community, joining more than 400 communities across 42 states working to better support residents living with dementia and their caregivers. The designation from Dementia Friendly America was announced December 5, marking the culmination of a grassroots effort that began when local […]
Nature enthusiasts and owl lovers are invited to search for owls under the glow of a full moon at the Moonlight Owl Prowl, taking place February 1 at Kennekuk County Park in Danville. Hosted by the Vermilion County Conservation District, the program capitalizes on the peak activity period for local […]
Ever wondered how maple syrup makes its journey from tree sap to your breakfast table? The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is inviting the public to discover that process firsthand at “Sap to Syrup: Exploring Maple Tapping in East Central Illinois 2026.” The event will take place on February 28 at 10:00 a.m. at […]
