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Where to find food assistance in Central Illinois as SNAP funding remains in jeopardy

IPM News November 7, 2025
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A U of I student grapples with the fallout of recent ICE raids that led to her brother’s deportation

Stephanie Orellana May 1, 2026
Governor JB Pritzker

Gov. Pritzker pausing public duties after ‘routine’ health procedure

Illinois Public Radio May 1, 2026
A person with short red hair and a black jacket holds a megaphone. In the background are protesters and a camera person.

University of Illinois May Day rally focuses on immigrant student rights

Emily Hays
woman talking at podium

Justice Department investigates District 87, Ridgeview and 34 other Illinois school districts over ‘gender ideology’

Illinois Public Radio May 1, 2026
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‘Engaging the community in learning has always been our mission’: Parkland College celebrates 60 years

Illinois Student Newsroom April 30, 2026

217 Today: Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller

March 13, 2026
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Urbana City Hall

Urbana City Council member resigns, citing health issues

April 30, 2026

Chaundra Bishop, who represented northeast Urbana on the city council, said she is stepping down to to put more focus on her health. The city is expected to take applications from residents hoping to complete her term.

A black cow stands behind a bush across a sidewalk from people watching it behind a work truck.

Bovine brouhaha at the U of I: campus cow caper ends calmly

April 30, 2026

A cow escaped onto U of I’s campus while being loaded onto a trailer on Wednesday afternoon. After charging at several people, the animal was tranquilized and safely recovered; no person was seriously injured.

A man drives farm machinery through a field.

Illinois farmers relieved as U.S. House passes Farm Bill, but still concerned about some provisions

April 30, 2026

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act, includes provisions impacting agriculture, including crop protection tools, livestock policy, and risk management programs.

Have a beef with sky-high meat prices? Some people find buying a whole cow saves a bit of money

April 30, 2026

Buying beef in bulk from a rancher has become comparatively affordable as retail prices rise.

Pritzker

Top Illinois Democrats call U.S. Supreme Court ruling on voting rights a ‘crushing blow to our democracy’

April 29, 2026

The ruling is likely to impact elections in 2028, since many filing deadlines for this year’s elections have passed, including in Illinois.

Cook County courthouse

What to know about your county’s mental health court

April 29, 2026

Mental health courts have proliferated across Illinois in recent decades. Now, the state has 31 courts across 25 counties.

ISU strike rally

Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations

April 29, 2026

A group of striking workers traveled to the Capitol in Springfield Tuesday to call attention to their strike, which has become an issue in the governor’s race.

Multiple people look at potted plants outdoors.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 30 – May 3

April 29, 2026

A Mario-themed race, flower and plant celebrations, a fundraiser for a local humane society, and more are all happening in central Illinois this week.

A white SUV in Urbana's downtown is decorated with yellow streamers and writing that says, "Melt ICE" and "ICE out for Good." The car was part of a caravan in January 2026 protesting the killing of Renee Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Springfield FBI starts sweep in Danville, says it is not immigration-related

April 29, 2026

The Springfield FBI office says it is launching a major sweep this morning in Danville and it is not immigration-related.

storm damage

Scammers try to take advantage of tornado damage, Illinois lawmakers look to stop them

April 28, 2026

After natural disasters, scammers take the opportunity to pressure people who are devastated by the storm into paying for work that is not covered by insurance — or the scammers never return to start the repairs.

Denise Lorence,

‘It’s not for her’: DHS dedicated Midway Blitz in her name.  Her mother says she would have hated it

April 28, 2026

Katie Abraham’s mother said the administration never sought her permission to use her daughter’s name in furtherance of its political agenda, an association she says her daughter would not want.

Dwayne Banks Jr.

Photography exhibit turns ‘The Black Gaze’ on Champaign-Urbana leaders

April 28, 2026

Photographer Dwayne Banks Jr. highlighted 30 local African American leaders in his exhibit at the University YMCA in Champaign.

Urbana officials seek input for Florida Avenue construction, aimed at improving road conditions

April 28, 2026

Local residents gathered for a public information meeting to discuss construction plans for a portion of Florida Avenue in Urbana. The plans focus on improving road conditions, but some residents want more emphasis on pedestrians and bikers.

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