Education at all levels is facing more scrutiny from the Trump Administration. We discuss what it could mean.

Ambassador Edward O’Donnell retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2007 after a 33-year career in foreign service. He spoke to Community Voices about his experiences serving in Latin America, German-speaking Europe and senior positions in Washington D.C. He also shared his insights on the Panama Canal, U.S. tariff strategies, the rise of antisemitism and more.

Proposal to legalize ‘iGaming’ comes as Illinois' still-growing sports betting market turns 5

Groups warn cuts will drastically reduce capacity to represent tenants, homebuyers

Trump's support among Republicans remains strong.

Improvements eliminate ‘historic wait times’

Illinois Democrats backing candidates in new strategy to get involved in all elections

The Honorable Cheri Bustos is a UIS Public Affairs Reporting program graduate, former Congresswoman and recipient of the University of Illinois Alumni Achievement Award. Bustos spoke to Community Voices about how her experience in the PAR program influenced her career and her time as a Congresswoman. She also discussed her achievements in Congress, the importance of bipartisanship and her current role at Mercury Public Affairs.

The threat of tariffs and federal spending cuts is shaking governments, businesses and the economy.

Senator behind flag contest has no ‘preconceived notions’ about next Illinois flag