The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order Thursday pausing a lower court mandate in a closely watched North Dakota redistricting case, temporarily preserving the state’s current legislative map while the legal process continues. The intervention in the North Dakota redistricting case is tightly bound to the future of the Voting […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 24 titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The order shifts the federal approach from voluntary, housing-focused interventions to a system emphasizing involuntary commitment, institutional treatment, and law enforcement measures. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Ghislaine Maxwell and documents connected to the Epstein case. While Maxwell’s sworn deposition is set for August 11, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is scheduled to first interview her today. Maxwell, 63, is currently serving a 20-year sentence at Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee for […]
A federal judge in Florida has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg of the Southern District of Florida ruled Wednesday that her “hands are tied” by established legal precedent, denying the Department of Justice’s petition to release transcripts […]
Families in the Champaign-Urbana area will have access to free orthopedic assessments for children this August, thanks to a collaboration between the Champaign-Urbana Elks Lodge 2497 and the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation. Clinic Details The clinic will be led by Dr. James McKechnie, offering expert assessments for children with […]
As area schools pause their meal programs for summer, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is stepping in to ensure local children remain nourished through the break. Beginning Friday, July 25, CUPHD’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will offer free breakfast and lunch to children ages 1 to 18. The […]
The Trump administration has released “America’s AI Action Plan,” a comprehensive 25-page policy document containing over 90 federal actions designed to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence development. The plan outlines three strategic pillars: accelerating AI innovation, building AI infrastructure, and leading in international AI diplomacy and security. The plan represents […]
More than 100 international humanitarian and rights organizations issued a stark warning on Wednesday, declaring that “mass starvation” is spreading across Gaza as aid workers themselves now join the same food lines as civilians, risking their lives just to feed their families. The coalition of 109 organizations, including major groups […]
Champaign County’s housing market took an unexpected turn in June 2024, typically the busiest month for home sales. Only 233 homes were sold across the county—a sharp decline of 34% compared to June 2023, when 353 homes changed hands. Year-to-date sales also reflect a slowdown, down 10.1% from the first […]
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a call for Congress to enact new restrictions on how federal immigration agents operate, particularly criticizing the use of masks and unmarked vehicles by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. The coalition issued a collective letter […]
