Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
The bill institutes new work requirements for many people to remain eligible for benefits and shifts some costs for the program to the states.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order
The majority opinion, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, didn’t rule on whether President Trump’s executive order violates the 14th Amendment or the Nationality Act. Instead, it focused on whether federal courts have the power to issue nationwide blocks.
Attorney General Raoul joins lawsuit challenging Trump’s termination of federal grants
The complaint challenges several actions the administration has taken since Trump returned to office Jan. 20 that involved terminating federal grants that had previously been approved by various agencies.
Trump’s new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois
Champaign-Urbana is home to more than 6,000 Congolese people — and while the vast majority are not affected by the travel ban, many remain afraid they could be targeted by federal immigration officers.
Federal funding for these ag research labs ended. Now the search is on for new support
The Trump administration paused funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development in January, followed by a near-complete dismantling of the agency this spring, including the Feed the Future program.
Thousands join Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide rallies
Several thousand protested the Trump administration at the rally outside the Champaign County Courthouse Saturday afternoon.
How is your member of Congress voting?
IPM News is tracking how Illinois’ U.S. senators and downstate House members are voting on major pieces of the Trump administration’s agenda.
WATCH LIVE: Pritzker testifies before Congress on immigration policies in Illinois
This hearing comes as the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has expanded in recent days.
Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel
Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sat in front of large, full-color posters showing men who they said were in the country illegally when they were arrested for crimes in Illinois, Minnesota and New York — home of the governors testifying before the committee.
Thousands gather to protest ICE raids in Chicago, Los Angeles
At least two protests against recent ICE arrests will hit Chicago’s streets Tuesday, the latest in a string of demonstrations in support of immigrant communities in the city.
Next U of I chancellor talks AI, responding to Trump policies and comic books
University of Illinois Chancellor Designate Charles Isbell holds a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT. His research focuses on artificial intelligence.
Local public media sounds alarm as Trump directs drastic cuts to public broadcasting
At Illinois Public Media’s WILL, which serves central Illinois, public broadcasting cuts would mean a sharp reduction in local programming for one of the last locally owned and controlled media operations in the area.
PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House
PBS and a public television station in rural Minnesota filed suit on Friday against President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the network.
Elon Musk is leaving the federal government. What’s next for DOGE?
Elon Musk is leaving his role as the guiding force behind the Department of Government Efficiency initiative Friday after facing legal setbacks, clashes with Cabinet members and little evidence to support claims of savings or government efficiency.
The Trump administration pauses a moonshot push to grow biofuel crops with less fertilizer
10 days after taking office, the Trump administration decided to hold off on a $38 million investment that the energy department had previously boasted could save farmers $6 billion in fertilizer spending.