Chapter Two: Fallout-Through Marginalized Eyes
A year ago, on October 13, Israel began a ground operation in Gaza in response to the devastating attack by Hamas on October 7. The
Amid issues with the Champaign County auditor, voters will decide if the office should be eliminated
American Red Cross holds blood drives in Central Illinois for hurricane relief
With back-to-back hurricanes canceling hundreds of blood drives in Southeastern parts of the United States in recent weeks, the American
Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When ankle-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Helene bubbled up through the floors of their home, Kat Robinson-Malone
217 Today: New proposed rules would lower the bar for stripping police officers of their badges in Illinois
Monday, October 14, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how new proposed rules would lower the bar for
No. 23 Illinois outlasts Purdue 50-49 in overtime on sack on 2-point conversion
The Illini hadn’t beaten the Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium since 2010.
New proposed rules would lower the bar for stripping police officers of their badges in Illinois
This story is a collaboration between Invisible Institute and IPM News After lengthy delays, Illinois police regulators are one step
217 Today: Farmers are making less money this year, which could have larger economic consequences
Friday, October 11, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why farmers are making less money this year and
Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’
Attending a town hall sponsored by Univision in Las Vegas, Harris said, “I have to stress that this is not a time for people to play politics.”
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 10 – Oct. 13
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 –
Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns tornadoes across Florida. At least 5 dead
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of Florida residents were rescued Thursday from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton after the
Nearly 60% of Illinois teachers considering leaving profession, new poll shows
A poll conducted by the Illinois Education Association, the largest education organization in Illinois, indicates that 59% of teachers,
What does it mean for democracy to be a way of life?
What does a true democracy look like? And what does it take to achieve that? The speakers at this week’s
Voters consider ballot questions on reproductive health, tax reform, election interference
Results are nonbinding, but lawmakers may consider them when proposing policy Lawmakers in Illinois are asking voters to weigh
It’s warmer and drier than usual in the Midwest this fall. Here’s what that means for producers
Fall is typically a drier time of the year for the Great Plains and Midwest. But drought is once again
217 Today: In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls
Thursday, October 10, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Sonya Massey’s death at the hands of law
The Latest: Tornadoes strike in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, is churning toward Florida’s west coast. The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million
Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
Nearly 200 potential jurors have showed up to federal court in downtown Chicago to face questioning by attorneys in court, including questions about their familiar with the case and Madigan.
In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls
Massey’s death at the hands of police has prompted calls for change, but would those changes have been enough to
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