Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is prepared to care for children of parents facing deportation.
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Trump’s Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here’s a look at the serious obstacles it faces
President Donald Trump’s stunning proposal to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop it as a tourist destination faces major obstacles.
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Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening.
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Icy conditions could affect Wednesday travel
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central Illinois, including Champaign-Urbana, Danville and Decatur. Meteorologists are forecasting freezing rain and a light glaze on surfaces, including roads and sidewalks. Illinois State University decided to close Wednesday due to weather concerns. In a news release, the university said all classes including…
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217 Today: How more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how more tribes are working to bring bison back to their land.
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‘A Day Without Immigrants’: protestors gather in Urbana against Trump’s recent executive orders
Over 100 people gathered Monday on the Main Quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to participate in a “Day Without Immigrants” protest.
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Groups demand release of after-school program funding
Organizations that provide tutoring, recreation and other after-school programs are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education to release $50 million that was included in this year’s budget to fund those programs.
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RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator’s support
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation’s health secretary after winning the crucial support of Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy
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217 Today: Urbana mayoral candidates Annie Adams and DeShawn Williams explain why they are running
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the candidates for Mayor of Urbana.
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‘Deadlocked’ Champaign school board turns to regional superintendent again to fill open seat
After the board debated for an hour behind closed doors, Board President Gianina Baker announced that the members were too divided.
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Champaign-Urbana celebrates Lunar New Year with vibrant cultural performances
A joyful and well-known Chinese orchestral piece, Spring Festival Suite, opened this year’s FusionFest Lunar New Year Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana.
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Dozens protest on the streets of Champaign for the rights of transgender people
Protesters spoke out about recent executive orders by President Donald Trump, targeting transgender and nonbinary people with a series of executive orders.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Feb. 06 – Feb. 09
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, February 6 SPEAK Cafe Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign Details: “Song, Poetry, Art, and…
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UIUC Chancellor Robert Jones heading to University of Washington
After nine years leading the University of Illinois’ flagship university, Jones will head to another Big Ten school.
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Trump tariffs could impact hundreds of billions of dollars of trade in Illinois
Canada and Mexico are among Illinois’ top trading partners
