C-U Mass Transit District riders may notice some changes — now and in the future
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District has made some bus route changes to offer better service to its riders and has taken steps toward the redesign of the Illinois Terminal.
Champaign-Urbana remembers those lost in 9/11 at Gies Memorial Stadium
CHAMPAIGN — A memorial at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign honored the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the
Philo Road Ahead Initiative moves forward with opening of Community Engagement & Violence Prevention Office
Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams stands in front of the newly opened Community Engagement & Violence Prevention Office in Urbana on Sept. 10, 2026. He says the goal is to improve safety and help residents connect with the resources they need.
‘Welcoming Voices’ panel highlights immigrant support in Champaign County
Several immigrant support agencies teamed up with local officials in Champaign County to host a panel discussion focused on immigrant support and to spread awareness of area resources. The event is part of the “Welcoming Week” – nearly 30 events taking place from Sept. 9 through Sept. 19.
IPM News reporter recalls Champaign-Urbana’s reaction to September 11 terror attacks
Jim Meadows was a full-time reporter at Illinois Public Media on that day, and he shared some reflections with IPM News and Public Affairs Director Reginald Hardwick earlier this week.
‘Blood is a medicine’: Local boy’s 200 blood transfusions highlight importance of donors amid shortage
Amid national and regional blood shortages, ImpactLife hosted a blood drive at the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as part of the Abbott and Big Ten “We Give Blood” Challenge.
As the U.S. and Canada slap new tariffs on goods, American farmers are stuck in the middle
After trade talks between the countries fell apart last month, the Trump administration and Canada’s leaders have rolled out new tariffs on everything from dairy products to machinery.
Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticism
Recent ethics investigations raised questions about office’s professionalism.
Central Illinoisans preparing to remember September 11 attacks with ceremonies
Ceremonies will remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois September 10 – 13
As summer wraps up, concerts, festivals, and art-focused events are all happening in Central Illinois this week.
Judge weighing arguments to halt Illinois’ ‘medical aid in dying’ law ahead of Sept. 12 start
Disability rights advocates worry about potential for coercion and want more state oversight.
Workers at The Literary are hopeful unionization and new ownership will bring positive changes
The Literary – a bookstore, bar and cafe in downtown Champaign – is under new ownership. Newly unionized workers hope to see better wages, more predictable shift scheduling and better staffing going forward.
America @ 250: Ranjodh Singh asks that his fellow Americans see God in everybody
Decatur resident Ranjohd Singh is a general and colorectal surgeon at Decatur Memorial Hospital and a member of the Sikh Religious Society of Central Illinois. He lives in Decatur with his wife and two teenage children.
U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump’s federal cuts. Now they’re hurting for help
The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.
Illinois kicks off the season with a win against UAB
The entire stadium was lit by a new, large, bright video scoreboard.
PHOTOS: Fighting Illini Football beats UAB, debuts largest video scoreboard in college football
In an evening game on September 3, 2026, the Fighting Illini football team defeated the University of Alabama Birmingham Blazers.
IPM’s 2026 Midterm Election candidate interviews
One-on-one in-depth conversations with congressional, gubernatorial, senate, and local government candidates from the 21st Show and IPM News ahead of the November mid-terms
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois September 3 – 6
Listen to Sam Rink and Lyric Roy talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 –
