Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection
The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.
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Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral.
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217 Today: Armadillos aren’t just in Texas anymore, they are expanding territory in Illinois
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how armadillos are expanding their territory in Illinois.
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Illinois sets the momentum for the week with a win against DePaul University
CHAMPAIGN — The Fighting Illini softball team (19-23) protected its home field with another win against DePaul University on Tuesday. The Illini beat the Blue Devils 9-4, Takeaways DePaul: DePaul struggled to get things going against Illinois. The Blue Devils went three innings without a hit and struggled to get Illinois off the field in…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 24 – Apr. 27
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, April 24 Uncorked with Darius Brubeck at Krannert Center for the Performing ArtsTime: 5:00 p.m.Location: Urbana, ILDetails: Internationally known jazz pianist performing a…
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Pritzker balances messaging as some Dems encourage party to avoid LGBTQ issues
Some Democrats, who are often named as possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidates alongside Pritzker, think the party needs to talk less about LGBTQ issues.
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Prosecutors say Sen. Emil Jones III’s alleged bribery was ‘crystal clear’ as the case goes to jury
State Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial is nearing its end as the jury deliberated for two hours Monday after hearing closing arguments.
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Champaign County administrators move into new Scott M. Bennett Administrative Building in Urbana
Champaign County administrators are finally beginning the process of moving into their new headquarters in downtown Urbana.
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The Latest: Pope Francis lies in state ahead of his funeral, set for Saturday
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age 88.
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217 Today: U.S. farmers were already struggling to turn a profit. Trump’s trade war will make that harder
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how tariffs are likely to make things more expensive for farmers.
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Armadillos aren’t just in Texas anymore, they are expanding territory in Illinois
Armadillos have little hair and cannot survive on ground that is frozen for more than a few days. But climate change means winter in much of Illinois is becoming more bearable.
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U.S. farmers were already struggling to turn a profit. Trump’s trade war will make that harder
Recently implemented tariffs are likely to push crop prices further down, while increasing the costs for fertilizer and farm equipment.
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Harvard sues Trump administration to stop its grants freeze
Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus.
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Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
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Illinoisans react to the passing of Pope Francis
Here is how officials from Illinois are responding to Pope Francis’ death.
