217 Today: How could cuts to the U.S. Department of Education impact Illinois schools?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the local impact of cuts to the Department of Education.
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U of I students call for better housing and meal options over breaks
The International Student Advisory Board wants the U of I to give students the option to stay in University Housing for no additional cost during breaks and provide meals at dining halls or nearby locations. The group has a change.org petition circulating.
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USDA ends programs that help schools and food banks buy locally-grown food
The cancellation of two programs will affect more than $1 billion in expected funding this year. Food advocates worry the cuts are coming when other federal food programs are at risk.
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Trump administration makes cancellation of Innovation Lab funding permanent, ending the Soybean Innovation Lab at the U of I
The Trump administration has terminated the Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, nearly two months after its funding was paused pending a review. The lab’s funding is set to officially end on April 15.
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Illinois eyes taxing drivers by the mile — rather than by the gallon of gas
As engines become more fuel efficient, and electric vehicles make greater inroads , Illinois faces an unexpected consequence — less funding for roads.
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WILL-FM and WILL-TV interruptions on Thursday due to maintenance
Our engineers and electricians are on site at our Transmitter in Monticello hooking up our new transmitters and current (soon to be back up transmitters) to an updated power supply.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 13 – Mar. 16
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Champaign-Urbana area this weekend in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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New plaza in downtown Champaign on track to open this summer
A surface parking lot downtown is being converted into a plaza with bench swings, new landscaping and a performing arts stage.
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Illini Softball team captures another win at home against ISU
The Fighting Illini Softball team continued their winning streak Wednesday night with a 3-1 victory against Illinois State.
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Billions of federal aid for farmers is due this month. Some are counting on it
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said earlier this month that economic aid payments Congress approved late last year are on the way. But with days left before the deadline, some farmers are anxiously waiting.
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Community embraces Urbana’s new Health and Wellness Center as a welcoming space for fitness
The Urbana Health and Wellness Center has become a community hub, drawing in people of all ages to enjoy its recreational spaces, fitness classes and social atmosphere.
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Rural schools face unique challenges filling positions
Districts finding creative solutions to persistent shortage.
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217 Today: The power of mentorship through the C-U One-to-One program
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the CU One to One Mentoring Program and how it has helped some people in the area.
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Illinois extends win streak with a 6-4 victory against Indiana State University
The Fighting Illini Softball hosted their second home game of the season with a 6-4 win against the Indiana State Sycamores.
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Partisan politics infiltrating non-partisan local Illinois elections
Illinois Democrats backing candidates in new strategy to get involved in all elections.
