217 Today: New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how new concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk.
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U of I trustees approve ‘modest’ tuition hike for undergrads enrolling in fall
The new tuition rates will only impact new undergraduates enrolling in 2025-26.
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New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts.
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Maryland beats No. 17 Illinois 91-70 and sends the Illini to their 3rd loss in four games
Kasparas Jakucionis had 21 points and seven assists and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 15 points for Illinois (13-6, 5-4), which lost for the third time in four games and dropped consecutive games for the first time in two seasons.
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A Midwest farmland owner tests a longstanding wetland conservation law called ‘swampbuster’
A case in federal court aims to dismantle a decades-old wetlands law, best known for its nickname.
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Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate with federal immigration officials carrying out enforcement actions or seeking information from school officials.
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A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order.
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Former deputy governor Jesse Ruiz becomes new chair of University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Former deputy governor Jesse Ruiz was unanimously elected to lead the University of Illinois System Board of Trustees on Thursday by his peers on the board.
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In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
Feds claim ex-speaker ‘controlled’ his allies’ contracts with ComEd, contrary to his testimony
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois to close Englewood clinic, 3 others
Planned Parenthood of Illinois has faced an overwhelming spike in patients in the years since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn all about what’s coming to the central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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Urbana District 116 promotes two administrators to middle school principals
The Urbana school district has selected two administrators to serve as its next middle school principals.
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For decades, the government banned hemp. Now, it’s funding hemp research
Lincoln University in Missouri is heading a USDA-funded project researching the commodity, but its prohibition created high hurdles for getting the crop off the ground.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck 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, January 23 Backyard BBQ Band Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana Details: Part of Americana…
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Potential immigration raids spark fear, protests on Inauguration Day
Immigrant communities around Illinois braced Tuesday for threatened mass deportations. But the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, saw no anticipated raids as of Tuesday afternoon on the second day of the Trump Administration.
