217 Today: How life changed when Illinois’ pandemic lockdown began five years ago — here’s what you told us
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how life changed when Illinois’ pandemic lockdown began five years ago.
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Gov. Pritzker visits Urbana as part of statewide tour focused on Trump administration’s impact in Illinois
Governor Pritzker urged Illinoisans to participate in “mass activism” and let Congress know they oppose the Trump administration’s cuts to food and agriculture programs.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 20 – Mar. 23
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the art, culture and entertainment in central Illinois this weekend.
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Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department
Trump has derided the agency as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, finalizing its dismantling is likely impossible without an act of Congress, which created the department in 1979.
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Local activists march in downtown Champaign after Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire
Nearly 200 people marched from West Side Park to downtown Champaign and back Tuesday evening after Israel resumed air strikes in Gaza, breaking a temporary ceasefire.
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Updated: Storms moving east; Snow by morning
Rain showers this evening will mix with and change to snow overnight.
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217 Today: Northwestern faculty and students say efforts to appease Trump chill free speech
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why some Northwestern University faculty and students say a new required antisemitism training will chill free speech.
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Champaign County has been affected by bird flu, even without any farm outbreaks
The disease has infected several wild animals in the county, some of which have been brought to the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic. Public health officials advise against handling wild birds showing signs of illness.
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‘Mission Accomplished’ for Rantoul air force base, yet $76 million of environmental clean-up remains
Most of the Chanute Air Force base transferred to the village of Rantoul in 2023. At the time, the Air Force declared “Mission Accomplished” in a press release — but it acknowledged there’s still at least $76 million more toxic clean-up to do. Today, it is unclear what the plan is for the many abandoned and deteriorating buildings.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 20 – Mar. 23
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, March 20 Luck Be a Lyrics: Dream Roles at Mad Goat CoffeeTime: 6:00 p.m.Location: DanvilleDetails: Night of performers singing their favorite musical theatre…
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Jazz Composer, Terence Blanchard, talks elevating Black Culture via opera, Super Bowl 2025, and African Americans’ impact on society
In films, such as Spike Lee’s Malcolm X or Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, music is used as an underlying tool to draw emotions from viewers. Tones of sound allow audiences to feel what Lee’s characters are experiencing on the big screen, whether it’s joy, tension or sorrow. The man working behind the scenes on those…
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217 Today: Who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race.
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Hundreds protest Trump policies and congresswoman in Mahomet; Other Reps. quiet on town hall planning
Protestors gathered along East Main Street to condemn Rep. Miller for her lack of engagement with voters in the state’s largest congressional district.
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At least 39 dead after tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms wreak havoc across multiple US states
Residents are surveying damage from unusually vicious weather in multiple U.S. states where violent twisters, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires decimated entire neighborhoods.
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217 Today: U of I students call for better housing and meal options over breaks
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how some students at the University of Illinois want the campus to provide better housing and meal options over breaks.
