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Kenyan Ex-Presidential Candidate Freed After Three Years in US Prison

CHICAGO — Mohammed Abduba Dida, the former Kenyan presidential contender, has been released from a US prison after serving three years for violating a restraining order involving his American wife. Dida, known in Kenya for his outspoken style and sharp …

Eastern Illinois tuition rates to increase

AD MATTOON — Incoming freshmen and transfer students coming to Eastern Illinois University will expect an increase in tuition beginning at the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition will be increasing by 2.75% per credit hour, according to a …

Federal law requires an election day, not an election week

OPINION: In the age of instant communication and same-day delivery, it is somewhat remarkable that the world’s most advanced democracy still struggles to count ballots in a timely manner. California gets much attention for its slow-rolling election results …

Who Is Hussain Sajwani, Dubai Billionaire Spotted Having Breakfast At White House With Elon Musk

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and his partner Shivon Zilis were recently photographed together at the White House with Dubai billionaire Hussain Sajwani. Mr Sajwani, the founder and chairman of Damac Group, shared the image on X. It shows Mr Musk holding …

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces Senate run

Champaign County Board to vote on new vendor for elections

URBANA — Champaign County is considering a switch to a new vendor for voter registration and processing. The county board is set to vote on the matter at its meeting tonight. The agenda includes a contract with Tenex Software Solutions for voter- …

Capitol News Illinois | ‘They Deserve More’ protesters seek support for caretakers of those with disabilities

SPRINGFIELD — Protesters flooded the rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol earlier this month urging legislators to increase wages for caregivers of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The They Deserve More coalition — representing …

US President Donald Trump Sued For Imposing Sweeping Tariffs

Washington: As many as 12 American states, most of them led by Democrats, sued President Donald Trump and his administration over his unprecedented tariffs on all US trading partners, especially China, that sparked global economic turmoil, threatened trade …

Senator Dick Durbin to Retire in 2026, Ending Over 40 Years of Public Service

Sen. Dick Durbin at a committee hearing (Photo Credit: Glenn Fawcett, Public Domain). Senator Dick Durbin, the U.S. Senate’s second-highest-ranking Democrat, announced on Wednesday that he will not run for reelection in 2026. The move signifies an ending …

Illinois’ Durbin to leave post as senator

NEW On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON -- Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing …

A loss for Illinois farmers and food banks

click to enlarge PHOTO BY DAVID BLANCHETTE Jessica Hicks of Itty Bitty Micro Farm stands by microgreens that the operation has sold to food banks using soon-to-disappear federal funds. The decision to eliminate federal funding for programs that support …

Remember U.S. Grant of Illinois

Being a veteran of the infamous siege of Khe Sanh in the Vietnam War in 1968, I could relate somewhat to the siege that occurred at Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1862 during America's Civil War, when the Confederate defenders of the hilly Mississippi …

Contracts extended for Ambrose, other IECC presidents

By Randy Harrison The contract of Lincoln Trail College President Tona Ambrose has been extended by the Illinois Eastern Community College Board. Trustees voted to extend the contracts of Ambrose and two other IECC college presidents during the April 22 …

IL Sen. Dick Durbin to retire after more than 4 decades in Congress

Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, announced he will retire after his term ends in January 2027. “I truly love the job of being United States Senator, but in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,” Durbin …

Ex-presidential candidate Abduba Dida released from American prison

Mohammed Abduba Dida, a former Kenyan presidential candidate, has been released from prison in Illinois, United States. Dida, who has been serving a 7-year sentence for stalking and threats since November 18, 2022, was released on parole from the Big Muddy …

“We’ve Been Taken Advantage Of”: Rep. Mary Miller Says Farmers Stand With Trump Amid Tariff Fears and Policy Failures

By Gloria Ogbonna Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) says the farmers in her district have endured tough economic conditions for years—and they’re not easily swayed by short-term fears or media narratives about tariffs and trade. During an appearance on Breitbart …

American Truth: 75th anniversary of first-ever televised presidential speech from the White House

PADUCAH — Chances are you have at least one television in your home, and you probably have two. A recent report from the Consumer Electronics Association shows there are more than 285 million televisions in use in U.S. households right now. Many Americans …

Trump Faces Lawsuit From 12 States Over 'Unlawful' Tariffs Amid Waning Public Confidence Over President's Economic Moves

The plaintiffs included the states of Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York and Vermont. President Donald Trump, who faced many lawsuits while running for office, finds himself in legal …

Pro-Abortion Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Ramps Up For Possible Presidential Bid

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential candidacy. The two-term Illinois governor is the heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, making him the richest governor in America’s history and …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

MOL Group signs offtake deal to purchase 10,000 tonnes of CDR credits from Alt Carbon

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) and Alt Carbon, a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) company, announced a landmark deal to permanently remove 10,000 tons of co2 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, …

A Long-Neglected Resource Comes Into Focus: Former CIA Advisor Highlights Historic Oversight of U.S. Mineral Wealth

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than a century, the United States has preserved vast amounts of mineral-rich land under federal control. These lands — established during the westward expansion of the 19th century — have long held …

TMC Welcomes U.S. Executive Order to Expedite Permitting and Evaluate Offtake of Critical Minerals from Nodules in the ...

Entitled ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, the Executive Order directs Commerce Secretary Lutnick to expedite deep seabed mineral exploration licenses and commercial recovery permits in international waters under the existing …

The Way to Happiness Foundation International Hosts Spring National Convention

A Bold Step Taken Towards Restoring Competence Across America GLENDALE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of Spring and embracing new beginnings, renewal and optimism, The Way to Happiness Foundation …

Bishop of the Slums' & Global Voice for Justice - Pope Francis' Transformative Papacy: TGTE

He not only spoke about helping the poor but modelled a life of simplicity, rejecting papal luxuries and calling for a "poor church for the poor." COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational …

ODIHR experts present the 2024 local elections final report and discuss electoral recommendations in Bosnia and ...

Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2024 local elections to government officials, the election administration, courts and representatives of the …

OSCE enhances private sector and labour inspectors’ skills to detect hidden forms of trafficking

From 23 to 25 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in co-operation with the Inter-ministerial Commission on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings, organized a three-day training course for 12 representatives (8 men and 4 women) from …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

New Documentary starring LARRY ELDER: 'Electric Vehicles: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly'

As governments seek to ban gas-powered vehicles by 2035, LARRY ELDER hosts new documentary 'Electric Vehicles: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' - LarryEVFilm.com NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ACE Ontario Backs Minister Calandra’s Call for Federal Action on Childcare Funding

The Association of Childcare Entrepreneurs Ontario applauds Ontario Education Minister's call for sustainable funding to safeguard national Child Care program. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACE …

US Fertility Endorses FPA Response to Presidential Executive Order on IVF

ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Fertility, the nation’s largest partnership of physician-owned fertility practices, today announced its strong support for the Fertility Providers Alliance’s (FPA) official …

Update on OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project Report and Universal Jurisdiction

“The repository now contains over 101,000 items sourced from more than 530 entities, including contributions from over 300 witnesses and 230 organizations”, WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The latest …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …

North Carolina’s Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers May Face Accountability Measures

North Carolina is spending millions each year on tax-payer funded private school vouchers, but currently requires no accountability for how the funds are spent. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Budget discussions …

Newsletter Publishing’s Premier Event Returns to NYC with Industry Trailblazers, Strategic Insights, and Networking Opps

Ben Smith, Janice Min, Adam Ryan, and leading newsletter creators headline the 2025 event focused on growth, monetization, and independent media. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Newsletter Conference is …

NewU University Designs a $0-Tuition Bachelor's Degree in One Year after High School

Collaboration with Proposed Early College Charter School Targets DC’s Youth Unemployment Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if our nation’s capital teens could finish a bachelor’s degree for zero …