Sam Banks is third school board member to resign from Champaign Unit 4 this year
Sam Banks is the third Champaign Unit 4 school board member to resign this year. All three have cited unproductive tensions in the group.
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More of the nation’s milk supply will be tested for bird flu under a new federal rule
The new strategy aims to pinpoint where bird flu exists in the U.S. and halt its spread. There have been hundreds of cases in cattle and dozens in humans.
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217 Today: What to know about an effort to make college in Illinois more affordable
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how expensive college has become and how a group of state politicians and advocates plans to change that.
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Illinois teachers urging lawmakers to help them use artificial intelligence safely in the classroom
A group of teachers have published a report through the nonprofit Teach Plus asking the General Assembly to provide guidance to schools “with urgency.”
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217 Today: Midwest builders are using wood in a new way to construct high rises. And it’s climate-friendly
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new climate-friendly way builders are using wood.
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Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer
After nearly a dozen years working for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Tom Cullen went out on his own in 1999, building up a lengthy roster of diverse – and often high-paying – clients that kept him busy.
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Temperatures in the single digits greet Central Illinoisans, light snowfall expected
Central Illinoisans woke up to freezing temperatures Thursday morning with light snow expected to fall starting in the afternoon.
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217 Today: Amidst a biodiversity crisis, these Champaign County groups are working to restore native ecosystems
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the efforts to increase biodiversity in east-central Illinois.
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Amidst a biodiversity crisis, these Champaign County groups are working to restore native ecosystems
The Midwest has seen an incredible loss of native prairies and wetlands over the past few centuries. The changes have been driven primarily by farming and urban sprawl. But in east-central Illinois, several initiatives aim to bring back native ecosystems.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Dec. 12 – Dec. 15
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, December 12 CU BIPOC Artist Collective: Holiday Card Making Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Fresh Press, Champaign Details:…
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Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo was summoned to the Dirksen Federal Courthouse so the judge overseeing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial could evaluate whether he’s fit to testify.
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Pro-Palestinian protester charged with Mob Action seeks to dismiss charges
Charges are moving forward against protesters involved in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in April on the University of Illinois campus.
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FBI Director says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term in January
FBI Director Christopher Wray told the bureau workforce Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January.
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Danville gives community opportunity to showcase unique talents
A popular talent show is returning to Danville next year.
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217 Today: More Muslim girls are playing youth sports and celebrating their religion while doing it
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about basketball leagues for young Muslim girls that are springing up around the Chicago area.
