Illinois Newsroom - A new federal policy requiring companies to pay $100,000 for each H-1B visa application has sparked concern among international students. Critics say the change could make it harder for skilled foreign workers to stay in the U.S., threatening innovation and widening talent gaps in key industries. The post Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks anxiety among international students and economists appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - With open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace starting on Nov. 1, local health advocates are warning that premiums for 2026 plans could more than double unless Congress extends subsidies that reduce those costs. The post Health insurance costs are rising as financial assistance declines. Here’s how C-U could be affected appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Jazz, gospel and hip hop filled the air as a tribute wall dedicated to the Black musicians of Champaign was revealed Sunday at Skelton Park in Champaign. The wall features 94 artists dating back to the 1890s.| Illinois Newsroom
"Predictor," a play about the inventor of the home pregnancy test, has its Illinois premiere at Station Theatre in Urbana, showing through Sept. 21. It is also set to premiere off Broadway in New York in December.| Illinois Newsroom
