Local Politics

Julie hears from Charles Young, candidate for Champaign County Board District 6. 

Julie sat down with Urbana resident Stefanie Smith to talk about her bid for the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Julie chats with DeShawn Williams, candidate for County Board District 6. 

Julie chats with Mary King, candidate for County Board District 10, ahead of the March 17th primary.

Julie offers a rundown of the upcoming circuit judge primary race. 

Julie chats with Ben Chapman, a local candidate turned activist for ranked choice voting. 

Julie speaks with Michael Metz, author of the book Radicals in the Heartland: The 1960s Student Protest Movement at the University of Illinois. 

A coalition of local organizations held the #UCNoCages rally and vigil at the Champaign County Courthouse on Saturday, protesting mass ICE raids and immigrant detention centers.

Erin sat down with Champaign County Circuit Clerk Katie Blakeman to talk about criminal record relief in Illinois' upcoming cannabis legalization bill.