State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) is calling out “radical leftists” after the reinstatement of the Safe-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.
In a June 30 news release, Sen. Chapin Rose announced the transfer of the armory in Lawrenceville to the city. In the Senate, he was the chief sponsor of a bill to make this happen.
U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is defending a 16-year-old female athlete who objected to using a YMCA locker room with a biological male. Miller represents the 15th Congressional District covering much of Central Illinois.
Illinois State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) demanded state legislative hearings over a new report alleging abuse and neglect at several care facilities in addition to Choate Mental Health and Development Center.
Motorcycle riders under the age of 18 will have the option to take a 2-day driver safety course from IDOT in 2024, thanks to a bill sponsored by Sen. Thomas Bennett. The bill allows motorcycle riders under the age of 18 to complete the 20-hour course in lieu of driving and knowledge tests.
State Rep. Adam Niemerg shared information for Champaign and Edgar County farmers about claims for emergency loans following the recent tornadoes in a July 12 Facebook post. Four disaster declarations were issued by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack following the weather events.
Illinois Republican State Sen. Chapin Rose announced the transfer of the Lawrenceville armory to the city in a June 30 news release. Ownership will revert to the state if the city decides at any time that they don't want to own the armory in the future.
Joshua Loyd of Carbondale has filed with the Federal Election Commission to run as a Republican candidate in Illinois' 13th U.S. Congressional District.
On June 24, 2023 the Champaign Police Department provided an opportunity for drivers of Kia and Hyundai vehicles affected by a social media trend to better secure their vehicles.
On June 22, 2023, Rachel Joy, Equity and Engagement Director, was one of 3 virtual panelists for the Welcoming Communities Conference held in person at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska.
In order to construct a sanitary sewer extension, Duce Construction will close Van Doren Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue, including the intersection of White Street and Van Doren Street.