Ex-Illinois lawmaker abruptly pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering, halting federal trial
McCann was a state senator from 2011 to 2019. He formed the Conservative Party of Illinois in 2018 to run for governor.
How one science-backed program helps couples build strong romantic partnerships
Emily Stenhoff and Spencer Strunic first met at a Sugar River Pizza in Madison, Wisconsin nearly five years ago. Today, the couple says they’re grateful for an online program that helped them strengthen their relationship and feel more equipped to tackle the challenges of marriage and parenting. Before they met, Emily and Spencer both said […]
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 15 – Feb. 18
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., and Thursdays at 5:44 p.m. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” Date & Time: Thursday, February 15th, 7:30 p.m. Location: Parkland College, Champaign […]
Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum to showcase a journey into slave dungeons and African ancestry in “Walking with My Ancestors”
Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, a professor at Illinois State University, an award-winning playwright, and a Queen Mother in Ghana, spent months in African slave dungeons to get a better understanding of her ancestors’ experiences. Her time there helped inspire her performance piece Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle coming to the Spurlock Museum in […]
217 Today: Some Midwest states take power to ban wind and solar projects away from local communities
Thursday, February 15, 2024 Today’s headlines: In celebration of Black History Month, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza honored 5 downstate Black leaders. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says the Senate did the right thing by passing additional aid for Ukraine. A proposal in Springfield would require any law enforcement agencies that are encrypting their police scanner transmissions […]