Restaurants, religious organizations among top local industries that received PPP loans
Following successful lawsuits in the fall by national news organizations, the Small Business Administration revealed more detailed information on the Paycheck Protection Program. The new information included the names of businesses receiving loans under $150,000 and the specific loan amounts for businesses that received $150,000 or more. The loans were granted beginning in April 2020, […]
WATCH: Biden Takes His ‘America’s Back’ Message To The World In Munich Speech
President Biden will try to turn the page on the Trump administration’s “America First” ethos in a speech to the Munich Security Conference where he’ll try to repair frayed trans-Atlantic ties.
Police Reform A Major Issue In Urbana Mayoral Race
URBANA – Racial justice and police reform have been on the minds of Americans across the nation. And they’re a major issue in the race for mayor of Urbana. The three candidates running for the post in the Feb. 23 Democratic primary in Urbana all say they would make change in the city’s police policies. […]
ISBE Seeks To Waive State Assessments, Address Drop In Public School Enrollment During Pandemic
For the second year in a row, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for standardized tests…