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What to know about Illinois’ cell phone ban in schools
School districts across Illinois will be required to ban cell phones and other devices during the school day starting next school year. A state lawmaker, an educator, and an education policy expert discuss how that works, as well as the pros and cons … for students, teachers, and families.
GOP congressional candidate Jeff Wilson on tariffs, energy production, and immigration policy
Republican Jeff Wilson is hoping to make Illinois' 13th congressional district red again. Running against incumbent Nikki Budzinski, the former Champaign County Board member makes his case.
Seeking third term, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski talks rising costs, data centers, and AI regulation
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is looking to represent Illinois' 13th district for a third term. She discusses what's been accomplished for the district so far and what her future plans are if given the opportunity to serve a third term.
What’s next in a federal case involving dangerous working conditions at a Southern Illinois coal mine?
Federal charges have been filed against four managers of a Southern Illinois coal mine. This stems from a fire back in 2021. The men are accused of failing to evacuate their people — and then covering up what happened.
