Arjun Thakkar

The effort is part of a national campaign happening this week. The non-profit organization Operation Lifesaver is supporting an informational campaign to promote safety around trains.

Officials offered a ride along a locomotive on the Jackson and Lansing railroad line to demonstrate safety protocols for railroad crossings.

The Lansing Charter Commission is beginning to define its vision for changes to the city’s local government, with members appearing to be in favor of retaining its current 'strong mayor'system.

During last year's festival, guests gathered inside the Islamic Center to enjoy Muslim cultural exhibits, crafts, and activities such as henna art and calligraphy,

Before he was elected president, Abraham Lincoln spoke in Urbana on Oct. 24, 1854, to denounce a law that allowed for the expansion of slavery. On Thursday, one hundred and seventy years later, a commemoration was held at the Champaign County Courthouse. Around 50 community members gathered to hear the history behind those remarks. The...

Today and tomorrow will be warmer and windier than the last few days, which could bring some risks. The superintendent for Decatur’s school district has set an official date for her retirement. Since Roe V. Wade was overturned in 2022, many patients needing access to an abortion have been forced to travel out of state.

With one week until Election day, officials in Champaign County are urging the public to abide by voting rules after incidents where violence and unlawful political activity occurred at polling places. County Clerk Aaron Ammons said there was a physical fight Saturday at the Meadowbrook Community Church voting center. He said an individual wore...

Arjun Thakkar

Some Illinois teachers want the state to provide guidance on how they can use artificial intelligence safely in their classrooms. Syrians living in the U-S are expressing new hopes and fears after rebel groups in the country appear to have brought the country's brutal civil war to an end.

Arjun Thakkar