IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?
From Champaign County Executive to U.S. Senate and congressional races, several local and statewide competitions are on the March 17 ballot for voters in Central Illinois.
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Where to find food assistance in Central Illinois as SNAP funding remains in jeopardy
Funding for federal food assistance is set to run out on Saturday, Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. IPM News is compiling a list of resources and food pantries in East Central Illinois.
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Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC
Jackson will still lie in repose next week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition with a public celebration of life and homegoing services to follow, though dates for Chicago events have been changed.
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Dent’s late layup in OT lifts UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after 23-point comeback
Illinois got 19 points from freshman Keaton Wagler, who briefly put the Illini ahead late.
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A new task force in Champaign County will set parameters for large-scale data center development
The Champaign County board voted unanimously Thursday night to create a data center task force. In parallel, the Board is working to implement a 12-month ban on the construction of new large-scale facilities on unincorporated county land.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
The Republican president has called the case one of the most important in U.S. history and said a ruling against him would be an economic body blow to the country. But legal opposition crossed the political spectrum, including libertarian and pro-business groups typically aligned with the GOP.
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217 Today: It’s eagle nesting season in Illinois. One nesting pair calls a northern Illinois state park home
During the winter, Illinois is home to the largest population of eagles in the continental U.S. But the national bird didn’t always have such a large presence in the state.
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visits Parkland College to announce $3.5 million for dental hygiene clinic
Parkland College officials say the $3.5 million investment from the federal government will allow them to train more students and expand access to free and low-cost dental care in the community.
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Pritzker calls for small increase to Illinois higher education funding. Some advocates say it’s a cut
When Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address on Wednesday, he recommended Illinois lawmakers increase funding for higher education by 1% and hold funding steady for the need-based Monetary Assistance Program
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No. 10 Illinois overwhelms USC by 36 points, cruising to its 14th win in 16 games
Andrej Stojakovic scored 22 points to lead seven players in double figures and No. 10 Illinois routed Southern California 101-65 on Wednesday night for its 14th win in 16 games.
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Plans for Jesse Jackson’s funeral services announced
Jackson’s family says he will lie in state at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters on Wednesday and Thursday of next week.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Feb. 19 – Feb. 22
A celebration of queer art, a meet and greet with local authors, an interactive world full of dinosaurs and of course live music.
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Severe storms then snow possible for parts of central Illinois today
Severe thunderstorms remain on track for today. Locally damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes are the primary concerns
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It’s eagle nesting season in Illinois. One nesting pair calls a northern Illinois state park home
The bald eagle used to be a rare sight in Illinois. Now, there are more than 3,000 that spend the winter here.
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Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies
The budget proposed by Pritzker on Wednesday largely maintains the status quo, and forgoes significant broad-based tax increases.
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Republican U.S. Senate Candidate R. Cary Capparelli on Trump, ICE, and persistence in Illinois politics
Seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate race, R. Cary Capparelli shared his views on immigration, Illinois farmers, and the outsourcing of jobs.
