217 Today: White Christmas opens at Parkland College to celebrate the holiday season
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new holiday musical opening tonight at Parkland College in Champaign.
‘You won’t spend a day in jail’: Madigan attorney hammers Solis’ agreement with feds
Former Chicago Alderman-turned-FBI mole Danny Solis finishes five days of testimony as government’s star witness.
How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois
The federal health department nominee has a history of spreading false information, but he could find a partner in Illinois on food regulations
Local theater holding auditions for actors to explore race and the American dream
The Station Theatre in Urbana is holding auditions for Skeleton Crew this weekend. The play tells the story of four Black characters working at an auto plant that’s at risk of going under.
217 Today: Prolific Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt’s works are now on display at Springfield museum
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the late sculptor Richard Hunt and his exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield.
Madigan attorney accuses Solis of not telling feds ‘all the crimes you committed’
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis spent more than 2 ½ years living a double life as an FBI cooperating witness after agents approached him in 2016, asking him to wear a wire on his colleagues or risk being charged for multiple bribes he’d taken while in office.
Illinois assistant Dana Dimel, a head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, dies at the age of 62
Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel, who was an All-American offensive tackle for Kansas State and later became the head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP, died Tuesday. He was 62. Dimel’s wife, Julie, and children Winston and Josey announced his death in a statement. No cause was given. “Today is a difficult day for college…
Holiday fun returns to Allerton Park with some extended hours
A popular local holiday event is coming back this year to Allerton Park and Retreat Center.
217 Today: This Supreme Court case could impact transgender health care in the Midwest
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court court ruling that could affect transgender Americans of all ages across the country.
Chapter 8 Fallout- An Uncertain Path Forward
What does the land between the Jordan
River and the Mediterranean Sea look like in year 2048, 100 years after the founding of the state of Israel?
Appellate Court finds former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson should be released until trial
Prosecutors will ask the Illinois Supreme Court to review an appellate court ruling that found former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson should be released from jail pending trial on charges related to the July 6 shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Meteorologists: Light snow and bitter cold to continue this week
Snow and low temperatures are expected this week in central Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.
Champaign on track to get its first African-American city manager
CHAMPAIGN– Officials in Champaign will decide at a meeting Tuesday whether to promote Deputy City Manager Joan Walls to serve as the city’s chief executive. Walls is a 24-year veteran of Champaign city government, who was appointed to the position in 2013. Under Champaign’s council-manager system of government, the city manager is hired by the…
After closure of Stateville Correctional Center, some incarcerated students may never speak with their professors again
Illinois Department of Corrections policy does not allow volunteers to communicate by phone, electronic mail or letter.
217 Today: Discussion revisits music of the Civil Rights Movement and integration of America’s schools
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why the Supreme Court decision that ruled racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional is relevant for young people today.