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Railroads are charging more to ship grain. U.S. farmers may have to pick up the tab as record-high diesel prices continue. That could lead to lower grain prices for growers.
Harvest Public Media | October 1, 2026
Government
The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is moving to a new $2.3 million facility.
By Arjun Thakkar | October 2, 2026
Politics
Early voting was suspended in Champaign County on Friday due to an undisclosed reason.
By Reginald Hardwick | October 2, 2026
Environment
A ‘Monarch Highway’ in the central U.S. has faced delays, but states are still planting butterfly rest stops despite this setback.
Harvest Public Media | October 2, 2026
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100 years of Huff Hall history preserved in new time capsule
On Tuesday, the University of Illinois dedicated a new time capsule to be placed in the cornerstone of Huff Hall in Champaign, where it will remain until 2126.
Illinois Student Newsroom | October 1, 2026
Cattle industry groups voice concerns over ICE activity
Cattle industry groups in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas claim that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are causing delays and workforce disruptions in their supply chains.
Harvest Public Media | October 1, 2026
Maize mural in Champaign tells a story of food, family, and culture
A mural by local artist José Vazquez reflects owner Armando Sandoval’s childhood memories of cooking with his grandmother in rural Mexico.
Illinois Student Newsroom | October 1, 2026
School transportation costs surge for Illinois schools
School transportation expenses in Illinois increased by 60% over the past five fiscal years of available state data, totaling over $1.8 billion last year.
Illinois Public Radio | October 1, 2026
Champaign Unit 4 faces a $10 million deficit in its next budget
Unit 4 Chief Business Officer Ray Toliver Jr. is exploring cost-saving measures, including adjustments to health insurance plans, transportation systems, and food purchases.
By Emily Hays | September 30, 2026
Winnebago County Jail guards use pepperballs disproportionately on individuals with mental illnesses
Incident reports show that officers in the Winnebago County Jail have fired pepperballs at a single person inside a cell 24 times since 2019, directly hitting them in at least 13 of those incidents.
Illinois Answers Project | September 30, 2026