Illinois wins weekend home series against Michigan State
The Fighting Illini softball team hosted the Michigan State Spartans this past weekend in a home series.
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Bill extends press protections to university-based public media
Senators seek to protect public media from censorship.
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Prisoner Review Board reform bill clears Senate
Updated from last year’s bill, it aims to increase transparency of prisoner releases.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 10 – Apr. 13
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 10 Auditions for Mean Girls High School Version at the Champaign Urbana Theatre CompanyTime: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Continues Friday and…
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Illinois lawmakers are considering whether to reestablish parole. It’s not an easy path out of jail, a new documentary shows
“In Their Hands” filmmaker Dan Protess said the old parole system has two major problems.
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217 Today: Local food advocates try to patch supply chain gaps after the USDA cuts programs
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how food advocates are trying to patch supply chain gaps after the USDA cuts programs.
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‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas
Illinois hosts one of the largest international student populations in the nation, ranking fifth.
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Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an AP source says
A helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront Thursday, killing six people in the latest high-profile aviation disaster in the U.S., according to witnesses and a law enforcement official.
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At Jones trial, jury hears lawmaker bringing colleague into fold of ‘personal benefits’
In recordings the jury will hear Thursday, Jones allegedly agreed to limit his legislation in exchange for the $5,000 and the job for his intern, according to the feds.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 10 – Apr. 13
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
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U of I funding to help showcase cancer research through theater
The University of Illinois Chancellor’s Research Program will help fund a research project that is examining cancer disparities in underrepresented groups.
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Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk receives a warm welcome to the University of Illinois
Charlie Kirk received a standing ovation as he took the stage at Foellinger Auditorium Tuesday night for his “American Comeback Tour.” The packed crowd was a sea of red, with attendees decked out in Make America Great Again gear and American Comeback shirts.
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Trump administration freezes $790 million for Northwestern University
In a statement, Northwestern spokesperson Jon Yates said the school was “informed by members of the media that the federal government plans to freeze a significant portion of our federal funding. The university has not received any official notification from the federal government.”
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U of I student arrested for vandalizing university building, police searching for two others involved
A University of Illinois student was arrested Tuesday for allegedly vandalizing Foellinger Auditorium.
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How Trump’s tariffs could threaten construction and housing affordability in Champaign-Urbana
The Trump administration has rolled out tariffs that affect a wide variety of goods and industries — including home construction. The situation is rapidly evolving, and some worry all the uncertainty and supply chain disruptions could drive up housing prices.
