Local News

• Champaign County community advocates push for free inmate phone calls
• Illinois EPA relaunches electric vehicle rebate program
• Man shot in leg, shooter still lose

• Christian County releases 14 inmates on pre-trial release
• Big Brother Big Sister mentor shares her experience as a big sister and how its impacted her life
• Illinois State Police officials discuss new law that combats distracted driving
• New bill filed to change the requirements for DCFS payments for inpatient hospital stays

Nation & World

• Zelenskyy comes to Washington with hopeful progress report on war as Republican support for aid wavers
• Migrants continue crossing the Rio Grande despite new consequences
• Fentanyl, other narcotics found hidden in floor at NYC day care where 1-year-old died

• At 13 Baltimore City high schools, zero students tested proficient on 2023 state math exam
• Fact Check Team: As obesity continues to rise in America, so do heart deaths
• Amid national job growth, some states struggle with rising unemployment rates
• 2 killed after tire goes through van's windshield on Washington state highway

Sports

• Athens football looks to remain undefeated heading into FNR showdown
• Illinois Men's Basketball announces Big Ten conference schedule
• St.Joseph Ogden takes down Tolono Unity and Local Soccer Scoreboard

Connect to Congress

• Republicans block defense funding bill as government shutdown looms
• Merrick Garland defends Justice Department against claims of bias in politically charged cases
• McCarthy in 'impossible position' in government spending fight

Health Matters

• Know before you go: Child Immunizations
• BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois kicks off Chicago Street Race Weekend
• Fast Lane Friday: One week away from the Chicago Street Race