217 Today: Illinois Public Media launches new radio station focused on amplifying Black voices and music

Pro-Palestine groups reconstruct encampment, dispute UIUC officials’ account of protest negotiations

UPDATED at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered once again on campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, demanding the

Central Illinois Headlines – April 29, 2024

Wet workweek ahead The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is forecasting storms on Sunday night and Monday. Meteorologists expect more active weather later in

Christie Clinic Illinois races to go forward Saturday morning according to race officials

The 10K, Marathon, 4-Person Relay and Half Marathon will take place as scheduled on Saturday morning.

Protest for Palestine at UIUC leads to two arrests; negotiations reach peaceful resolution

UPDATED at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. A long day of protests at the Alma Mater in Urbana ended late Friday night, after

A look at the protests about the war in Gaza that have emerged on US college campuses

The groups largely act independently, though students say they’re inspired by peers at other universities.

FEC fines ex-Congressman Rodney Davis $43,475 for campaign finance violations

Davis was not eligible for the larger amount because he was not on the 2022 general election ballot. He lost the GOP primary that year to Rep. Mary Miller.