Driver of deadly crash at after-school camp is a former State Police employee
Four children were killed and six injured, with one in critical condition.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 01 – May 04
Listen to Steve Morck 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, May 1 Good House Keep at Krannert Art MuseumTime: 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.Location: Champaign, ILDetails: Dance work by Anna Sapozhnikov inspired by…
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after he tries to fire board members
President Trump opened up a new front in his assault on public media on Monday, asserting that he was removing three of the five board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin
Duckworth’s endorsement comes after Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Stratton on Friday, one day after she entered the Senate contest.
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Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs
President Trump told Time Magazine of his first 100 days, “I think that what I’m doing is exactly what I’ve campaigned on.”
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University of Illinois Pro-Palestinian protests one year later: Felony charges, new policies and fear
One year later, the campus’ political climate is in a much different place. For many students, their decision to speak out has taken a toll.
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Police say driver likely did not target after-school camp in crash that killed 3 kids and 1 teen
The car left a road, crossed a field and smashed into the side of the building in the small city of Chatham on Monday afternoon, Illinois State Police said in a statement.
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217 Today: University of Illinois pro-Palestinian protests one year later
In today’s deep dive, we’ll look at how student activism at the University of Illinois has changed one year after a pro-Palestinian encampment was formed on campus and how the administration has responded.
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Four students dead after vehicle strikes a Chatham child care facility
Police say four people were killed Monday afternoon when a vehicle drove into the YNOT After School Camp, located at 301 Breckenridge Road in Chatham.
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Tariffs impact what crops some U.S. farmers are choosing to plant this year
Farmers are planning on putting fewer acres of soybeans in the ground this spring amid retaliatory tariffs from China and higher production costs.
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The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?
After cuts by the Trump administration to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the future of libraries in small towns and villages in Illinois is uncertain.
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Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor.
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217 Today: LabEscape in Urbana celebrates the International Year of Quantum with a blend of science and fun
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a science-based escape room in Urbana that challenges participants to harness the power of curiosity and collaboration.
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One person shot, injured during student group’s event at ISU’s Bone Student Center
One person was injured in a shooting Sunday night during a student organization’s event at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University, authorities said. Police are still looking for the suspect. The shooting happened around 7:40 p.m. during what ISU called a “registered student organization event” at the Bone. An ISU spokesperson would not identify…
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Food insecurity makes it hard to manage HIV/AIDS. The Greater Community AIDS Project aims to help
Food insecurity and AIDS are locked in a cyclical relationship — poor nutrition worsens symptoms, which can negatively impact diet in turn. To combat this, the Greater Community AIDS Project of East Central Illinois is hosting free cooking classes for people living with HIV/AIDS in Champaign County.
