PHOTOS: Dozens protest Trump policies and Illinois congresswoman in Mahomet
Miller was uncontested in her 2024 race, with more than 308,000 people voting for her in November 2024.
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A Dialogue with Terence Blanchard
In this segment of Dialogue, Illinois Public Media’s David Pierce sits down with Terence Blanchard to discuss “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” the opera composed by Blanchard. As the first Black composer to take New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Blanchard brought the music to central Illinois. __ GUESTS: Terence Blanchard American Jazz trumpeter and composer
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Tornado Watch until Saturday 3am CDT
A dangerous line of thunderstorms is forecast to move through central Illinois between 8 pm and 1 am tonight. Potential hazards include 75+ mph straight-line winds, EF-2+ tornadoes, and 2″+ diameter hail.
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Rice, Queen help No. 11 Maryland rout No. 24 Illinois 88-65 in Big Ten quarterfinals
INDIANAPOLIS — Rodney Rice scored 26 points, Derik Queen had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 11 Maryland routed No. 24 Illinois 88-65 on Friday night in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. The Terrapins (25-7) will face the winner of the late quarterfinal between Michigan and Purdue in the semifinals. Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 12…
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Lunar eclipse draws late-night crowds to University of Illinois Observatory
Around 100 people turned up to enjoy a clear view of the lunar eclipse, which reached totality minutes before 2 a.m., as the moon passed through Earth’s shadow. During totality, the moon appears reddish in color, giving it the nickname “blood moon.”
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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.
