Amid growing concerns over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill aimed at restoring Congress’s constitutional authority over trade policy. The legislation seeks to limit the executive branch’s unilateral power to impose […]
by Ben Szalinski, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 27, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious disease and treat mental health and substance abuse issues. The Illinois Department […]
Consumer prices experienced a notable increase in January 2025, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January, a climb from the 0.4 percent increase recorded in December. Over the past 12 months, […]
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury Department records. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer made this ruling on February 8 in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 Democratic state attorneys general against the Trump administration. […]
The Laken Riley Act, a contentious immigration enforcement bill, has successfully navigated both chambers of Congress and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. This legislation marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy and is poised to become the first law enacted under Trump’s second administration. Congressional Approval The House […]
In a significant legislative move, Illinois has enacted a new law aimed at making life-saving epinephrine injectors more affordable for families. Public Act 103-0454, which amends the Illinois Insurance Code, introduces a price cap on epinephrine injectors for individuals under 18 years of age, ensuring that no family pays more […]
The Salt Fork Center at Homer Lake Forest Preserve will transform into a hub of holiday cheer on Saturday, December 14, as the Champaign County Forest Preserve District hosts the 2024 edition of “Homer for the Holidays.” The free event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and offers activities for […]
This holiday season, the enchanting Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve transforms into a sparkling wonderland during Night Lights, a festive event running Fridays and Saturdays from November 29 to December 21 and on Tuesday, December 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. Hosted by the […]
By Fred Kroner The football rematch between St. Joseph-Ogden and Tolono Unity on Saturday (Nov. 9) in an IHSA second-round Class 3A playoff game started out like the battle that was projected. Both teams scored touchdowns and made the extra-point kicks on their first possessions. The game was tied, 7-7, […]
By Fred Kroner One senior and four underclassmen were the scoring runners on Saturday (Nov. 9) for the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ cross-country team, which ended 12th in the IHSA Class 1A state meet at Detweiller Park, in Peoria. Senior Jack Fisher was the team’s top placer. He covered the 3-mile […]
