Central Illinois prepares to honor Juneteenth days before the official observance
Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865.
Senators blast health and law enforcement officials over illegal e-cigarettes used by teens
Senator Dick Durbin singled out the FDA for not taking action against a vape shop selling illegal products less than a mile from its headquarters.
Urbana sees spike in need for rent, food help
Cunningham Township, which serves the same area as the city of Urbana, spent $100,000 over budget this fiscal year in its quest to help all those needing food and housing help.
217 Today: Cicadas were mostly quiet in Chicago, but a real buzzkill for a few city residents
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Today’s headlines: Although Juneteenth falls on Wednesday of next week, many central Illinois communities will celebrate the historical moment this weekend. The woman accusing Terrence Shannon Jr. of rape took the stand in his trial yesterday. Jacqueline Teague is the new principal of Booker T. Washington STEM Academy in Champaign. The U.S….
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jun. 13 – Jun. 16
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui 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. Piatt County Fair Date: Thursday, June 13th – Sunday, June 16th, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Location: Cerro…