The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan nationals living in the United States, a move that could lead to widespread deportations and loss of work authorization for those affected. In a brief order, the […]
A new public program set for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, will shed light on a little-known chapter of Illinois history: the persistence of slavery in a state that entered the Union as “free.” Titled “The Presumption of Freedom: The Illinois Supreme Court and the Fate of Slavery in Illinois,” the […]
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, announced last week that it will raise prices on a wide range of products, citing the financial strain imposed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, particularly those from China. The company warned that consumers could see higher prices as soon as the end […]
After more than fifty years as a staple of children’s television on PBS, Sesame Street will make its debut on Netflix later this year. The beloved series will launch its all-new, reimagined 56th season on the streaming platform, accompanied by 90 hours of classic episodes. The upcoming season will introduce […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first and only at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screening, offering an alternative to the traditional Pap smear that has been the standard for more than 80 years. The newly approved device, known as the Teal Wand, allows women to […]
President Donald Trump’s trade policy with China has once again taken center stage, as the two economic giants agreed this month to a temporary truce that rolls back the most punishing tariffs imposed during their latest trade war escalation. Trump, meanwhile, continues to call on other nations to come to […]
Families and fishing enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a morning of free fishing fun at the annual “Take Me Fishing” event, set for Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Activity Center in the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. The event, organized by the Champaign County […]
In a significant setback for President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda, five House Republicans joined Democrats on Friday to block a comprehensive tax and spending package in the House Budget Committee, citing concerns that the bill does not include deep enough spending cuts to offset its tax reductions. The unexpected defeat […]
The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling on Friday, May 16, temporarily blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan nationals under the rarely-used 1798 Alien Enemies Act without providing adequate notice. In a 7-2 decision, the Court held that detainees are entitled to more notification time and better resources […]
Food insecurity has reached alarming levels in central Illinois, with recent data showing that more than 13% of residents in the region struggle to access enough food. The latest “Map the Meal Gap” report from Feeding America and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) highlights a growing crisis, driven by rising […]
