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2 weeks ago

Judge rules immigration detention of Chicago man with daughter battling cancer is illegal

Torres' attorney took the ruling as a win — for now.

2 weeks ago

Illini falters in 42–25 loss to Washington

Turnovers and missed stops doom Illinois as Huskies rack up nearly 450 yards in road defeat.

2 weeks ago

Family of Sonya Massey speaks out as Week 1 of the Sean Grayson Murder Trial ends

“The love we have for each other is what gets us through."

2 weeks ago

Expert in Sean Grayson trial: Helpful, or a ‘self-licking ice cream cone’?

Another expert witness spent all day on the witness stand. And, rally-goers are met with a popular Lee Greenwood song.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Eight detained, three arrested after SWAT standoff in U of I’s Campustown area

Police say incident began as sexual assault investigation at vacant home scheduled for demolition; area now secure, investigation ongoing.

2 weeks ago

New clinic brings specialized eating disorder treatment to central Illinois

Champaign native and therapist opens region’s only eating disorder-focused center outside Chicago.

2 weeks ago

Natural gas rate increases likely for Ameren, Nicor customers next year

Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills.

2 weeks ago

2026 will be a big year for tourism

Route 66 centennial and opening of Scheels Sports Park are the highlights.

2 weeks ago

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 5 Blog

Check back through the day for live, real-time trial coverage.

2 weeks ago

With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.

2 weeks ago

Standoff ends safely in U of I’s Campustown area

A home was surrounded in the area. It's not yet clear why.

2 weeks ago

Illinois hosts conference on combatting hate and protecting human rights

State leaders and experts gather in Champaign to build a roadmap for countering hate, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening democracy.

2 weeks ago

$3 million prize won in Mega Millions drawing

“Just last month, we sold a $10,000 winning scratch-off ticket, and now this — a $3 million winner,” said Melissa Motroni of Bull Valley Trio.

2 weeks ago

Illinois Humanities and Illinois Arts Council organize first statewide convening

The gathering is intended to initiate innovation and deepen awareness about how critical arts, culture, and humanities are for society.

2 weeks ago

Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling

2024 law’s implementation already delayed until 2026; court arguments heard this week.

2 weeks ago

Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents

The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents.

2 weeks ago

New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education

CTU president Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union.

2 weeks ago

Grayson trial: Autopsy photos shown to jury, and when is an expert witness not an expert?

A number of witnesses on day two of testimony, and a potentially heartfelt moment inside the courtroom.

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