WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Sep. 19 – Sep. 22

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Sep. 19 – Sep. 22

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. Thursday, September 19 Champaign-Urbana Light the Night 2024      Time: 4-7 p.m.      Location: Alma Mater Plaza, Hallene Gateway (intersection of Illinois…

University of Illinois system approves more than $8 billion budget to keep up with growing number of students

University of Illinois system approves more than $8 billion budget to keep up with growing number of students

URBANA  — The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved an $8.3 billion budget for the current fiscal year, representing a 6.2% increase from fiscal year 2024. The U of I system reported another record year in student enrollment for the fall semester, with a systemwide total of 97,772 enrolled students at the universities in…

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‘This type of rhetoric can have deadly consequences’: Durbin warns about speech that could incite violence during Senate hearing on hate crimes

  WASHINGTON – Senator Dick Durbin participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week focused on combating the rise of hate crimes in the U.S. The hearing examined threats facing marginalized communities and how the federal government can better protect the civil rights and safety of all including Jewish, Arab, and Muslim Americans. …

217 Today: Chicken farmers sue Tyson after the company closed a plant and ended their contracts

217 Today: Chicken farmers sue Tyson after the company closed a plant and ended their contracts

Thursday, September 19, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some farmers are suing Tyson Farms. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Linda Kenyon, Alex Degman, Mae Antar and Frank Morris.