Dulce Quintero makes history as new IL Dept. of Human Service Secretary
In September, Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Dulce Quintero as acting Secretary of DHS. They are the first non-binary person to hold the post.
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Traffic Stops of Black Drivers Hits 20-Year High in Illinois
Black drivers face more than 30 percent of all traffic stops in Illinois, as of the last two years. That’s a rate that’s about double their population.
Janelle James returns to Illinois where her comedy career began
Years after starting a standup comedy career at a club in Champaign, Janelle James is one of the stars of ABC's 'Abbott Elementary.'
Former congressman Rodney Davis shares thoughts on Congressional chaos
As Republicans begin to meet to elect a new Speaker of the House, former IL Rep. Rodney Davis shares thoughts about the ouster of Kevin McCarthy.
U of I students and community members show support for Israel through campus rally
More than 100 people rallied at the University of Illinois Main Quad Monday to show support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.