by Molly Parker, Beth Hundsdorfer, Jade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois March 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — After nearly three hours of debate before a packed hearing room, a House committee on Wednesday voted to advance a bill that would impose new requirements on homeschooling, fueling […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 19, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate. It’s a policy change that Gov. […]
The Giertz Gallery at Parkland College, in collaboration with 40 North, Champaign County Arts Council, is calling on local artists to submit their work for the upcoming summer exhibition, “Around the Block V: Artists from Our Neighborhood.” This juried community exhibition is open to all artists aged 18 and older […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors has approved three major changes to its classification policy during a recent meeting. These changes aim to enhance competitive equity and simplify the postseason classification process for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Key Changes These changes follow an ongoing review of […]
A federal court in Washington, D.C., Ana Reyes, has granted a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military. The ruling, issued on March 18, 2025, halts the implementation of the ban pending further litigation. The court’s decision was in response […]
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang has issued a ruling that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violates the U.S. Constitution. The controversy began when the Trump administration, with Elon Musk serving as a key advisor, […]
In a recent statement on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of a federal judge who ruled against his administration’s deportation policies. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued a ruling that challenged the Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to […]
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, in a move that critics argue is both unconstitutional and a direct challenge to the agency’s independence. This action leaves the FTC with only two Republican commissioners, Chair […]
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Voice of America (VOA), a federally funded news organization that has been a cornerstone of U.S. global influence since World War II. This decision not only affects VOA but also impacts other U.S.-funded media outlets through United States […]
The Illinois General Assembly is currently reviewing several bills aimed at reforming local government structures, particularly focusing on townships and their roles within the state. These proposed changes could significantly impact how local services are managed and funded across Illinois. The bills were introduced by Illinois Senator Sen. Suzy Glowiak […]
