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State Rep. Chris Miller reflects on January 6, analyzes midterm elections in IPM interview
URBANA — State Representative Chris Miller of Illinois’ 110th district won re-election in last week’s midterms. He ran unopposed and will soon serve his third
Democrat and first-time candidate Nikki Budzinski prevails in IL-13 race
SPRINGFIELD — “Thank you, and then let’s get to work,” Nikki Budzinski said on Election Night to a cheering crowd at the Hoogland Center for
Truth Test: Did Nikki Budzinski ‘cash in’ as a political consultant?
CHICAGO — A recent report from the Better Government Association, a nonpartisan watchdog group, called congressional candidate Nikki Budzinski into question for ‘cashing in’ as
Democratic candidate Paul Lange supports strong welfare state, gradual approach to climate change in IPM interview
SPRINGFIELD — In Illinois’ newly redrawn 15th congressional district, Congresswoman Mary Miller is up for re-election. Miller topped fellow incumbent Rodney Davis in the Republican
Local chef Thad Morrow opens up, says wine can bring unity in divisive political moment
CHAMPAIGN — Champaign restauranteur Thad Morrow’s first industry job was at Le Petit Café in Bloomington, Indiana. He was an undergraduate at Indiana University and
Truth Test: 13th congressional district candidates clash on lowering prescription prices and capping insulin costs
Both congressional candidates in Illinois’ 13th district — Republican Regan Deering and Democrat Nikki Budzinski — say they support lowering prescription prices and capping the
Rep. Robin Kelly supports the Green New Deal and strong gun control in IPM interview
URBANA — Congresswoman Robin Kelly is up for re-election in Illinois’ 2nd congressional district. She’s running against Republican challenger Thomas Lynch. Illinois Newsroom’s Harrison Malkin
USDA designates Champaign & Vermilion counties as primary natural disaster areas
After severe droughts in July and August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture designated Champaign and Vermilion counties as primary natural disaster areas. With that announcement,
Republican candidate Thomas Lynch critical of big government in IPM interview
URBANA — Congresswoman Robin Kelly is up for re-election in Illinois’ newly redrawn 2nd congressional district, which stretches from the Danville area to Chicago’s South
Truth Test: Does gun control not work?
CHAMPAIGN — In an exclusive interview with Illinois Public Media, Republican Regan Deering, the 13th congressional district candidate, made this claim: “I do think that
Democratic candidate Nikki Budzinski backs natural gas production, supports lowering prescription drug prices in IPM interview
URBANA — Two first-time candidates, Democrat Nikki Budzinski and Republican Regan Deering, are facing off in the newly redrawn 13th congressional district in central Illinois.
Truth Test: Will the Workers’ Rights Amendment benefit workers?
This election season, voters in Illinois will decide on a proposed amendment to the state constitution, dubbed “Amendment 1” or the “Workers’ Rights Amendment.” Voting
Republican candidate Regan Deering hopes to represent all Illinoisans, favors voter ID laws in IPM interview
URBANA — The November midterm election is less than two months away. In the newly redrawn 13th congressional district, Democratic candidate Nikki Budzinski will face
Truth Test: Will ending cash bail in Illinois cause a rise in crime?
Governor JB Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law in 2021. On January 1, 2023, the Act will end cash bail in Illinois. In a
Truth Test: Why is a GOP Champaign County clerk candidate skeptical about 2020 election results?
CHAMPAIGN — GOP county clerk candidate Terrence Stuber told The News-Gazette in August, “I don’t know,” when asked if Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential
Danville and Chicago’s South Side squeezed into 2nd congressional district by gerrymandering
DANVILLE — Driving along Illinois Route 1, south of Danville, I approach a dividing line between the 2nd and 15th congressional districts. On one side,
Community Project Funding — backed by Congressman Rodney Davis — supports Piatt County Nursing Home
MONTICELLO — On a hot June day in 2017, the Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello lost power. “They almost had to evacuate because (it
13th district Republican candidate Regan Deering scores Illinois Farm Bureau endorsement
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois’ 13th district congressional race is heating up as November approaches. The newly redrawn district stretches from the Champaign-Urbana area to the Metro
As a conservative group criticizes Decatur public school curriculum, locals rally in defense
DECATUR — Illinois now requires every elementary and high school teach a unit on Black History, ranging from African civilizations to U.S. slavery to the
Energy costs bring State Rep. Chris Miller and IL Freedom Caucus together for town hall
EFFINGHAM — The cost of living isn’t cheap in Illinois. For many, energy costs are a particular concern this summer with hot weather and high
Champaign County resident judicial election pits a GOP incumbent against a Democratic challenger
CHAMPAIGN — People shuffle in and out of the court; logistical decisions are made and cases are settled. These are nerve wracking moments for community
At CPAC, Rep. Mary Miller backs controversial bills, impacting LGBTQ community
While addressing CPAC, one of the largest conservative conferences in the nation, Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Oakland) defended her 2021 bill, “Safety and Opportunity for
The third monkeypox case in Champaign County is at a daycare center
CHAMPAIGN — An adult employee at a daycare facility in Rantoul has come down with monkeypox. The “patient is doing well and the case poses
Willard Airport receives $850,000 grant from Department of Transportation
The Small Community Air Service Development Program— a federal initiative designed to improve underserved airports — recently awarded nearly $17 million to 25 airports across
“Guns to Garden Tools” instills catharsis and social justice in community
CHAMPAIGN — A few years ago, Rabbi Alan Cook of Sinai Temple heard about a group that transforms donated guns into gardening tools. He thought
Congresswoman Mary Miller supports ‘maximum sanctions’ on Iran despite their ‘devastating’ impact
WASHINGTON — In April, Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller met with Bryan Leib, Executive Director of Iranian Americans for Liberty, for a “meet and greet.” There
Congressman Rodney Davis pushes for bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act
WASHINGTON — When Congressman Rodney Davis took office in 2013, he introduced the Social Security Fairness Act. It’s a bill with broad bipartisan support that
University of Illinois researchers lead the world’s largest study of Eastern box turtles
DANVILLE — On a sunny morning in Kennekuk County Park, researchers and veterinary students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scoured the area for Eastern
Abortion is protected under Jewish law, but not in ‘red state America’
ST. LOUIS — Rabbis Karen and Daniel Bogard, the husband and wife duo at Central Reform Congregation, believe the Jewish position on life has been
First probable case of monkeypox reported in Champaign County
On Tuesday, the first probable case of monkeypox was reported in Champaign County, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD). The World Health Organization
Economist weighs in on Gov. Pritzker’s plan to address high inflation
On July 1, Governor J.B. Pritzker froze a proposed gas tax hike, while suspending the grocery tax on certain items. These were two of many
Rep. Rodney Davis’s long Congressional career halted
TAYLORVILLE – A decade-long career in Congress will soon come to an end for central Illinois’ Rodney Davis. Last night, Davis conceded to primary challenger
Former President Donald Trump gives Rep. Mary Miller a last minute boost
MENDON – On a sweltering day in Adams County, Illinois, former President Donald Trump spoke in front of thousands of exuberant supporters, highlighting his endorsement
Protests take over downtown Urbana after repeal of Roe v. Wade
URBANA — Friday’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was met with impassioned backlash in Champaign County. The Party for Socialism and Liberation
Trump rally could be ‘tipping point’ for Mary Miller’s campaign, expert says
With less than a week until the primary election in Illinois, the buzz in the state’s newly redrawn 15th Congressional District is centered on a
Rodney Davis and Mary Miller ignore the Jan. 6 committee’s findings
URBANA – The next U.S. House select committee hearing on the events of Jan. 6 will be in July, following the June 23 hearing. But
Candidates in the 13th congressional district gear up for next week’s election
With the Illinois primary election less than a week away, 13th district Republican candidate Regan Deering — an entrepreneur and activist – spent the weekend
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey joining Trump and Miller at rally
MONTICELLO – State Senator Darren Bailey, a leading contender in the Illinois Republican gubernatorial race, is joining former President Trump and U.S. Representative Mary Miller
Champaign County police turn to financial incentives to fill vacancies
CHAMPAIGN – Police departments across the U.S., including in Champaign County, are facing staffing shortages. The Champaign police department is using financial incentives to try
Champaign County community leaders offer more than thoughts and prayers
CHAMPAIGN — There have been more than 260 mass shootings in the US so far in 2022, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Two Champaign
Outside spending dominates in 15th district Republican primary
URBANA — There’s a lot of outside interest in the 15th Congressional district Republican primary race between long-time incumbent Rodney Davis and first-time incumbent Mary
Rodney Davis and Mary Miller oppose Protecting Our Kids Act
URBANA – On Wednesday, The House passed the Protecting Our Kids Act, which would enact new gun control measures following the mass shootings in Buffalo
Recapping Illinois’ 13th Republican District Debate
URBANA – Last Thursday, four Republican candidates hoping to represent the newly drawn 13th Congressional district debated at the studios of Illinois Public Media. Three
Four Republicans face off in 13th Congressional district debate
URBANA – Four Republican candidates hoping to represent the 13th Congressional district faced off on Thursday night. They echoed similar concerns about the Biden presidency
Rodney Davis talks agriculture and responds to repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion Act
CHAMPAIGN – Republican Congressman Rodney Davis made his first visit to the GROWMARK/FS facility outside Champaign on Wednesday. It’s the largest upright grain elevator in
Recapping Illinois’ 13th Democratic District Debate
URBANA – Democratic candidates, Nikki Budzinski, a former aide to President Joe Biden and Governor J.B. Pritzker and David Palmer, a businessman and former basketball
Few conflicts between Budzinski and Palmer during IPM debate
URBANA – There were few disagreements in a debate between the Democratic newcomers hoping to represent the newly drawn 13th congressional district, which stretches from
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons expands access to early voting
URBANA — In 2018, when Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons took office, there were only 10 early voting locations in the county. This year, there