Illinois has launched a direct admissions initiative called “One Click College Admit.” The program, officially announced by Governor JB Pritzker and higher education leaders on August 19, is a shift in college admissions that waives application fees, essays, and letters of recommendation for Illinois students. Through this streamlined system, high […]
by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois August 19, 2025 Article Summary Former federal officials are backing an effort to reform the state legislature’s redistricting process. Congressional districts would be unaffected. Illinois’ state Senate map gives a partisan advantage to Democrats, and its House map isn’t compact enough, according to researchers […]
by Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois August 18, 2025 Article Summary A billboard promoting the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group, has been put up near a high school in Clinton County in southern Illinois. The group, which has been labeled a hate group, has ties to the Jan. 6 […]
President Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to eliminate mail-in ballots through executive action, following what he described as reinforcing comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin about American voting practices. On the morning of Aug. 18, President Trump took to his Truth Social platform to declare his comprehensive assault on […]
The United States Department of State has suspended all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza following a controversial social media campaign by far-right activist Laura Loomer. On Saturday, the State Department announced the immediate suspension of all Gaza visitor visas, stating: “All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped […]
Republican Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois is facing intense criticism and fact-checking after sharing a misleading electoral map on social media that dramatically misrepresents the political landscape of her own state. Miller posted a county-by-county map showing Illinois overwhelmingly colored in red, with only small blue spots in urban areas, […]
The Congressional Budget Office has issued a warning that President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare totaling nearly $500 billion over the next decade, according to a May 20 letter from CBO Director Phillip Swagel to House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle. The warning […]
St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District #169 is seeking applicants for an open seat on its Board of Education following the resignation of longtime board member Lois Hewerdine. Hewerdine stepped down during the district’s July 14 board meeting. To fill the vacancy, the district is now accepting applications from eligible […]
A fire broke out at Roch’s Place restaurant at 101 N. Main Street in St. Joseph on Sunday afternoon forcing the popular establishment to close indefinitely. The challenging conditions required an unprecedented coordinated response from multiple fire departments across Champaign County. The St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Protection District was assisted by […]
Photography enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to step into nature and refine their craft during Photos in a Forest: A Photography Workshop, hosted by the Museum of the Grand Prairie at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on Sunday, August 24, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The 90-minute workshop will […]
