Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts. But there are bright spots

Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts. But there are bright spots

ByJim Meadows

https://play.podtrac.com/npr-1244411030/cpa.ds.npr.org/s60/audio/2024/04/newspapersweb.mp3 The U.S. has lost more than 2,800 newspapers since 2005, many of them in rural areas. Now some journalists are redoubling their efforts to provide local news and trying new models in a difficult industry. First Street in downtown Mount Vernon, Iowa, has the quintessential “Main Street” feel. It’s got a café , bank…

Trump’s history-making hush money trial starts Monday with jury selection

Trump’s history-making hush money trial starts Monday with jury selection

ByAssociated Press

Trump is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee for November’s election. He has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records as part of an alleged effort to keep salacious stories about his sex life from emerging during his 2016 campaign.

Central Illinois Headlines – April 15, 2024

Central Illinois Headlines – April 15, 2024

ByIPM News

Service honors William Patterson URBANA – A memorial service for STEM educator William Patterson had sorrowful moments, but also dancing, laughing and singing. Hundreds attended the ‘celebration of life’ at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday. The 58-year-old passed away earlier this month. Patterson grew up in Urbana, earned a Ph-D and brought STEM…

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A.I.M by Kyle Abraham visits Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

ByKennedy Vincent

Kyle Abraham is an internationally renowned choreographer. His dance company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, is one of the most active touring companies in the United States. A.I.M be performed on Friday, April 12 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. IPM’s Kennedy Vincent talked with Abraham. Abraham established his company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham in…

217 Today: Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts. But there are bright spots

217 Today: Newspapers in rural areas are folding, leaving vast news deserts. But there are bright spots

ByFarrah Anderson

Monday, April 15, 2024  Today’s headlines:  Illinois lawmakers are moving to update the state’s biometric privacy law.  The major theme for a service celebrating the life of local educator Dr. William Patterson was, “It don’t stop.” A shooting in a Chicago neighborhood killed a 7-year-old girl and left nearly a dozen others injured. In today’s deep…