After Biden’s apology for Indian boarding schools, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Illinois urges support for language revitalization

After Biden’s apology for Indian boarding schools, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Illinois urges support for language revitalization

DEKALB — Joseph Rupnick’s mother was a toddler when federal agents took her away from her parents and sent her to a Catholic boarding school out of state.  After that, she never spoke her first language again.  “She didn’t speak much about it. Most of what we were told was that the nuns weren’t very…

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 31 – Nov. 03

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 31 – Nov. 03

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, October 31 The Decadents    Time: 8 p.m.    Location: Esquire, Champaign    Details: Catch The Decadents performing in the Pool Side Room…

Paws for a cause: Champaign County Humane Society hosts annual Fur Ball to support local animals
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Paws for a cause: Champaign County Humane Society hosts annual Fur Ball to support local animals

The Fur Ball, a fundraiser held by the Champaign County Humane Society, will take place Friday night at the I-Hotel and Illinois Conference Center in Champaign. The funds from the event will go directly toward the care of about 200 pets. These funds will help support adoption services and urgent medical needs.

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A Midwest beetle that needs corpses to survive is dying out. But there’s still hope

The couple moving the body only have the moon to light their way. And this isn’t a mere coverup. “They’re taking this body into this underground bunker that they made,” said Bob Merz. Once in there, they’ll roll it into a ball and cover it in preservatives. Then, they’ll cut off pieces of flesh to…

Mississippi River

Upper Mississippi River refuge celebrates 100 years of protection for fish, wildlife and habitat

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts saved it from being drained 100 years ago, but the next century brings new challenges. High up on a bluff above the…

Mike Madigan and Mike McClain
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Madigan co-defendant had unparalleled access to speaker, ex-top aide testifies

Jury hears another wiretap of Mike McClain referring to Madigan as ‘real client’ CHICAGO – Under the stained-glass dome of the Capitol in Springfield, lobbyists often wander the building, popping into a quiet corner to make a phone call or ducking into an empty committee room to send emails. Some veteran lobbyists have longstanding arrangements…

217 Today: What key issues are Black men prioritizing in this election?

217 Today: What key issues are Black men prioritizing in this election?

Thursday, October 31, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Black male voting ahead of the upcoming election. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Jim Meadows, Kulsoom Khan, Elissa Eaton, Jim Meadows, Emily Hays and David Pierce.

Cicadas impacted some apple harvests in Central Illinois, but Curtis Orchard was spared
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Cicadas impacted some apple harvests in Central Illinois, but Curtis Orchard was spared

This summer, three broods of cicadas emerged at the same time in parts of Illinois. Cicadas lay their eggs in the bark of small trees, which can damage or stunt their growth. The volume of cicadas varied from town to town.