by Jackson Brandhorst, Bridgette Fox, Molly Parker, Julia Rendleman, Lylee Gibbs, The Saluki Local Reporting Lab and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois April 10, 2025 The federal government has revoked the visas of some international students studying at universities across Illinois, but college administrators are sharing few […]
Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) has called for a congressional investigation into potential insider trading and market manipulation by President Donald Trump following his abrupt announcement of a 90-day pause on most retaliatory tariffs. The pause maintains a 10% global tariff and ups tariffs on China to 125%, sending stock markets […]
by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois April 8, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker vowed Tuesday that Illinois will remain a “stable” trading partner with nations around the world, despite President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs that have disrupted global markets. “Look, there are a lot of uncertainties at the […]
President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration initiative aimed at affluent foreign investors: the $5 million “gold card” visa. This program, which provides permanent residency and a pathway to U.S. citizenship, is set to replace the existing EB-5 immigrant investor visa program. Trump revealed the plan aboard Air Force […]
The Supreme Court of the United States vacated temporary restraining orders issued by the District Court for the District of Columbia that had halted the deportation of Venezuelan nationals accused of being members of Tren de Aragua (TdA), a criminal organization designated as a foreign terrorist entity by the U.S. […]
The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China has reached new heights, with President Donald Trump set to impose a 104% tariff on all Chinese imports starting Wednesday, April 9. President Trump announced the additional tariffs after China refused to withdraw its own retaliatory measures—a 34% tariff on […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Want choices? The Mahomet Public Library has you covered. There are books, nearly 51,000 in total but with access to another three to four million. If the physical books, that you hold in your hand and turn page by page aren’t your thing, there’s also a […]
Champaign County landowners have a unique opportunity to enhance local wildlife habitats through a seed distribution event hosted by the Champaign County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (CCPF). The event will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Illini FS parking lot, located at […]
This past weekend, Illinois saw tens of thousands of residents take to the streets as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests against President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk. Demonstrations occurred in over 30 cities across the state, including major urban centers like Chicago, Springfield, Urbana, DeKalb, Joliet, […]
Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing unprecedented declines in 2025, with losses projected to reach as high as 70%, according to entomologists at Washington State University (WSU). This marks a significant increase from the annual loss rate of 40-50% observed over the past decade, sparking concerns about […]
