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 […]
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I-57/74 Interchange Ramps Reopen Tonight in Champaign
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. […]
BorderTown & Co. Turns Small-Town Roots Into Big Connections, One Show at a Time
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 […]
New Study Warns of Health and Financial Risks if States Remove Fluoride from Public Water
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 […]
Illinois Passes Landmark Prescription Drug Affordability Act
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 […]
Supreme Court to Review If GOP Candidate Can Legally Contest Illinois Absentee Ballot Law
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 […]
Illinois House Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Detention Age for Minors
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 […]
Illinois House Advances Bill to Help Farmers Control Deer Populations
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 […]
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly
by Bridgette Fox and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois June 2, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – More than 150 bills moved through the General Assembly in the final week of the legislative session and will make their way to the governor, including measures touching on drug approval, college admissions […]
White House Downplays Fabricated Citations in MAHA Health Report as “Formatting Issues” Despite Ongoing Misrepresentation of Scientific Research
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed concerns about inconsistencies in a Health and Human Services “MAHA” (Make America Healthy Again) report aimed at addressing childhood illness. Several investigations of the 72-page report revealed that several of the scientific citations reference studies within the report that do not exist. Leavitt […]
