The Trump administration has officially rescinded a federal directive that required hospitals nationwide to provide emergency abortions when necessary to stabilize a patient’s health, even in states with strict abortion bans. EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act), enacted in 1986, required hospitals to provide stabilizing care for emergency medical […]
A new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that if H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” becomes law, the number of Americans without health insurance will rise by 10.9 million by 2034. The proposed cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) programs will affect low-income […]
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its official analysis of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” revealing that the sweeping legislation would increase the federal deficit by approximately $2.4 trillion over the next decade. This finding stands in stark contrast to repeated promises from House leaders […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that two key ramps at the I-57/74 interchange in Champaign will reopen to traffic tonight, June 3. The newly completed ramps include the connection from northbound Interstate 57 to eastbound Interstate 74, as well as the I-74 eastbound off-ramp at Prospect Avenue. […]
In a world where connection is hard to come by, the six-man band BorderTown & Co. has made it their mission to bridge the gap, transforming small-town roots and spontaneous jam sessions into music that draws strangers together and turns every show into a family reunion. The band’s beginnings were […]
A new study published in the JAMA Health Forum projects significant increases in tooth decay and healthcare costs if fluoride is removed from U.S. public water systems, a move currently under consideration in several states and supported by federal proposals from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, as […]
The Illinois General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697), a sweeping measure designed to lower prescription drug costs and bolster independent pharmacies across the state. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has already indicated his strong support. Key Provisions of […]
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a case challenging Illinois’ law permitting mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day, provided they are postmarked or certified by voters on or before Election Day. The case, brought by Republican Congressman Mike Bost […]
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would raise the minimum age at which minors can be detained in juvenile facilities. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate, now awaits the governor’s signature. Key Provisions of the Bill Proponents argue that detaining very young children is “potentially life-altering” and […]
The Illinois House has passed a bill aimed at giving farmers more effective tools to manage deer populations and reduce crop damage, sending the measure to Governor J.B. Pritzker for approval. The legislation, Senate Bill 710, responds to growing concerns among Illinois farmers about the economic impact of an expanding […]
