President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative aimed at affluent foreign investors: the $5 million “gold card” visa. This program, which provides permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship, is set to replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. Trump revealed the plan aboard Air Force […]
The Supreme Court of the United States vacated temporary restraining orders issued by the District Court for the District of Columbia that had halted the deportation of Venezuelan nationals accused of being members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist entity by the U.S. […]
The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China has reached new heights, with President Donald Trump set to impose a 104% tariff on all Chinese imports starting Wednesday, April 9. President Trump announced the additional tariffs after China refused to withdraw its own retaliatory measures—a 34% tariff on […]
Champaign County landowners have a unique opportunity to enhance local wildlife habitats through a seed distribution event hosted by the Champaign County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (CCPF). The event will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Illini FS parking lot, located at […]
This past weekend, Illinois saw tens of thousands of residents take to the streets as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests against President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk. Demonstrations occurred in over 30 cities across the state, including major urban centers like Chicago, Springfield, Urbana, DeKalb, Joliet, […]
Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing unprecedented declines in 2025, with losses projected to reach as high as 70%, according to entomologists at Washington State University (WSU). This marks a significant increase from the annual loss rate of 40-50% observed over the past decade, sparking concerns about […]
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (D-OR) forced a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to address concerns over the Republican-backed SAVE Act, which she criticized as a thinly veiled attempt at voter suppression targeting women. The bill, introduced under the pretense of enhancing election integrity, would impose additional documentation requirements for […]
On Saturday, April 12, the Museum of the Grand Prairie will host Relics and Revelations: Civil War Stories 2025, an engaging event commemorating the enduring legacy of the American Civil War. Scheduled from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, this free, family-friendly program offers […]
Residents of Champaign County can now register for the upcoming Residential Electronics Collection Event, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. This bi-annual initiative aims to provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of electronic waste. The collection event will take place at Parkland College, located at 2400 W. […]
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 1526, the “No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025” (NORRA), a bill designed to curtail the authority of federal district courts in issuing nationwide injunctions on April 7. Key Provisions of NORRA The bill seeks to amend Title 28 of […]
