217 Today: Local film competition challenges participants to make a movie in 48 hours
Champaign Movie Makers is hosting their annual 48 Hour Film Competition this weekend, where participants have just two days to make a movie.
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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 15 – Jan. 18
A puzzle competition, celebrations of movies, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.
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Labor, voting rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit
Illinois is one of 23 states and Washington, D.C., that are being sued by the Trump administration for access to their unredacted voter rolls.
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Trump freezes $10B in social service, child care funding for Illinois, 4 other blue states
Other states whose funds are being frozen include California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York.
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Psychologist discusses the impact of Native American mascots in schools and universities
Joseph Gone, a member of the Aaniiih-Gros Ventre Tribal Nation and a psychologist and professor at Harvard University, told IPM’s The 21st Show that Native American mascots can spread negative stereotypes and limit outcomes for Native students.
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217 Today: Judge grants temporary restraining order to block the Trump Administration’s freeze on federal funding
Illinois and four other Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to block a freeze on federal funding for childcare and family services. A judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking immediate implementation of the freeze.
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Honorary Alison Krauss Way recognizes renowned bluegrass fiddle-player and vocalist
Alison Krauss, the 27-time Grammy-Award-winning vocalist and fiddle player who grew up in Champaign, played the hallowed Grand Ole Opry at the age of 17.
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Kinzinger and Raoul emphasize importance of the Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul testified a reason Jan. 6 remains important is to protect the rule of law.
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Lawsuit puts Illinois on offensive against ‘menacing’ immigration raids
State claims federal agents used military-style tactics in attempt to coerce Illinois into changing its immigration policies
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Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announces retirement
During Theis’ tenure as chief justice, the Supreme Court guided the implementation of the new cashless bail pretrial procedure in Illinois.
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This conservation practice boosts wildlife species on farmland, new research finds
University of Illinois researchers analyzed traces of DNA in rivers and streams to learn how strips of trees near water — called riparian buffers — impact land species.
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Minneapolis ICE shooter lived in Peoria, graduated from Richwoods
Rumors of Ross’ connection to Peoria swirled Friday on social media, hours after a Daily Mail story was published claiming to have interviewed Ross’ father, Ed, who the British publication said lives in North Pekin.
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Tim Killeen to step down as University of Illinois System president in 2027
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen announced on Thursday that he will leave his role at the end of his current contract in June 2027.
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217 Today: A conversation with the president of the University of Illinois System about why he is stepping down next year
In today’s deep dive, the president of the University of Illinois System is stepping down once his contract expires next year. We’ll bring you a conversation with Tim Killeen about why he’s leaving and his plans for the future.
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Honorary Brandon Hardway Drive pays homage to beloved former Pour Bros. manager
Brandon Hardway, a beloved community member and manager of Pour Bros. Taproom, was fatally shot on February 8, 2024. Last August, the segment of North Chestnut Street in downtown Champaign was designated Brandon Hardway Drive.
