The University of Illinois trustees approved a modest tuition increase for incoming freshmen at UIUC and UIC, along with higher housing and fee rates. Current in‑state students keep their four‑year guarantee.

Marquis McKenzie is being paroled through the MAPP and is scheduled for release on December 24, 2027, after serving nearly 30 years since his 1997 first-degree murder conviction.

City leaders are weighing a capped 2026 bond and a new mayoral "decision tree" to frame trade-offs after voters rejected Prop Q. Staff and a task force will narrow projects this spring.

A study in Ohio shows rental subsidies improve the quality of life and reduce healthcare costs for older adults, offering hope against growing homelessness in this population.

Federal prosecutors apologized after officials deported a Babson College freshman from Boston to Honduras in violation of a judge’s order. The judge suggested a student visa as one potential fix.

Salt Lake County will finish the 10th East Senior Center rebuild and target an early 2027 reopening as leaders work to line up operating funds. The mayor says construction will continue and financing options are being explored.

Polis has paused early parole sign‑offs for JYACAP graduates, leaving 11 people who committed crimes as youths waiting while Colorado’s prisons strain.

Attorney General Schwalb introduced 19 new Charles F. C. Ruff Fellows from local law schools as Assistant Attorneys General to strengthen DC's legal work.

Sen. John Cornyn joined GOP colleagues to introduce the ICE Protection Act, seeking tougher penalties and new mandatory minimums for vehicle attacks on ICE officers.

Federal scoping is open on a central phase of Washington County's reuse system; comments are due Jan. 23. The plan would expand St. George's treatment plant and build pipelines and reservoirs.

Mexico will send roughly 65 billion gallons to Texas, but much of the water is salty, hard to store and won’t erase the treaty shortfall.

Rep. Olthoff and Officer Akey honored late Sgt. Paterson with a resolution to rename a stretch of U.S. Highway 30 after him, acknowledging his sacrifice in service.

Senator Dan Sullivan chairs a hearing to assess Coast Guard enhancements after a historic $25 billion funding increase for improved deployment response and strategic presence.