This Illinois law was supposed to help families. It’s failing them instead.
In 2024, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Birth Equity Initiative to help prevent more women from dying, especially women of color. One key part of the law is broadening access to doulas.
Champaign Unit 4 spending waiver falls short of votes needed for approval
The school district exceeded the state-mandated 5% cap on administrative spending increases by about $138,000 in FY2026 and will be required to take “further remedial action later,” according to Board President Tony Bruno.
WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois November 12-15
A tribute to Michael Jackson, a blanket-making workshop, and a sip and paint event are all happening in Central Illinois this weekend.
Cruz Davis helps No. 16 Texas Tech top No. 3 Illinois for 49th straight nonconference home win
Andrej Stojakovic scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half. Illinois got within a point after trailing by 22 late in the first half.
Illinois police with credibility issues have arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times
The U.S. Supreme Court cases Brady v. Maryland (1963) and Giglio v. United States (1972) established the practice of sticking police officers on Brady lists, which track cops with histories of dishonesty, bias, or misconduct, to help prosecutors fulfill this disclosure requirement.
After 100th anniversary of Chief Illiniwek’s debut, U of I acknowledges harm surrounding Native American imagery
Rosalyn LaPier is a member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana and Métis. After the Daily Illini interviewed LaPier for an article about the 100th anniversary, comments about how LaPier should be fired or “eliminated” proliferated on social media.
America @ 250: Ann Prisland asks us to think of voting as ongoing and integral to our culture
Ann Prisland has worked to register over 3,000 people to vote since 2016. Most of that work has been done through the Champaign County League of Women Voters, where she formerly led the Voter Ready Team.
U of I board to vote on design of new, up-to-date residence hall amid student housing shortage
As enrollment has grown at U of I, the school has scrambled to find enough housing, converting shared spaces like study rooms into temporary dorm rooms.
Champaign Council Chambers to close starting next week for renovations
The Champaign City Building along University Avenue will close for a 10-month renovation project starting on Nov. 16.
This Midwest farm once raised thousands of hogs. Why is it growing mushrooms instead?
There are over 20,000 medium and large-sized concentrated animal feeding operations in the U.S. One family farm in Iowa recently transitioned their industrial hog operation to grow something else: specialty mushrooms.
Illinois women’s basketball kicks off the season with a 99-28 win against Southern University
No. 23 Fighting Illini women’s basketball (2-0) had no problems dispatching Southern University (0-2) as the team kicked off the official season with a 99-28 win Saturday afternoon.
Collin Dixon’s 2 TD catches help Illinois become bowl eligible with 24-13 victory over Nebraska
Collin Dixon’s 3- and 6-yard TD receptions gave him 12 for the year, breaking Illinois’ all-time single-season by two.
Andrej Stojakovic scores 25, Quentin Coleman adds 19 as No. 3 Illinois beats Penn 112-70
Illinois led 53-30 at halftime. Stojakovic scored 21 points in the first half and Illinois outscored Penn 30-8 over the last 10:22 to break open a tight game.
Paying farmers by how much they reduce runoff saves money and supports conservation, study finds
A study found a Wisconsin program that pays producers for measured reductions in phosphorus runoff was more cost-effective than a popular federal conservation program.
Meet huitlacoche, a gnarly corn fungus that’s now gracing plates in the Midwest
A corn infection that farmers dread is also a culinary delicacy in Mexico. Now, farmers, chefs and a secretive vegetable broker are bringing it to one Midwest city.
Welch will not seek new term as speaker after 26 House Democrats call for change
Move comes following months of criticism over handling of sexual harassment allegations.
Harry Potter fans encouraged to head to Danville Friday for evening of witchcraft and wizardry
Participants are encouraged to experience acted scenes and characters and enter a costume contest reflecting the popular fantasy series.
Meet new IPM Morning Edition local host Alex Barton
Alex Barton is the new local host for Morning Edition. IPM News’ Jim Meadows spent a few minutes getting to know him.
