UIS
Education
10 months ago
Tuition increasing at University of Illinois schools

Under state law, tuition for resident undergraduates remains fixed for four years after enrollment, so the change will only affect new students starting with the 2025-26 school year.

Education
10 months ago
186 prez: Build on Koke Mill land or sell it

Extend farm lease for $12,000

judge's gavel
Local
10 months ago
Controversy continues over the Springfield City Clerk seat

Calvin Christian III filed the motion, which alleges the appointment is unlawful and Redpath’s vote for himself to assume the City Clerk’s office is improper influence.

Dept. of Justice seal on U.S. flag
National
10 months ago
Justice Department orders investigation of local compliance with Trump immigration crackdown

In Chicago, which has some of the strongest sanctuary protections nationwide, city leaders brushed off word of potential investigations. The nation’s third-largest city has been a sanctuary city for decades, limiting cooperation between police and federal immigration agents.

Planned Parenthood sign
Local
10 months ago
Planned Parenthood expanding service in Springfield, closing other clinics

Since Roe v Wade was overturned in 2022, PPIL reports a 47% increase in overall abortion care patients and an unprecedented number of out-of-state patients.

Doris Turner
Agriculture
10 months ago
Turner named chair of Senate Ag Committee for 104th General Assembly

Sen. Turner has served on the committee since 2021.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Sangamon County voters to decide on 708 Mental Health Board and tax levy

The proposed tax levy to fund the mental health board’s work could be as high as 0.15%, though the county board could set a lower rate.

Education
10 months ago
186’s teaching assistants say they are not paid a living wage

One says groceries are sometimes a luxury as TA’s watch paraprofessionals earn a big raise

Gov. JB Pritzker at an unrelated press conference the day after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
National
10 months ago
Pritzker criticizes Trump’s courting of tech CEOs, lack of communication

Illinois Republicans celebrate Trump’s vision for 2nd term.