217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Mar. 06 – Mar. 09
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about what’s coming to the Champaign-Urbana area in the world of art and entertainment.
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State lawmakers brace for possible federal cuts to Medicaid
Democrats warn of widespread consequences; Republicans call hearings ‘performative’
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Legislative revenue estimate more than $700M lower than Pritzker’s proposed budget
Forecasters predict revenue growth in current fiscal year will miss the mark.
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217 Today: NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge open for students to share their stories
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge and what students and adults need to know before they submit.
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Trump takes credit for ‘swift and unrelenting’ action in speech to Congress
Trump says he is working to “reclaim democracy from this unaccountable bureaucracy” and has threatened federal workers anew with firings if they resist his agenda.
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Watch Live: President Trump address a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol
NPR’s Live Special Coverage of Trump’s address will begin at 8 PM CT. here at ipmnewsroom.org and on WILL-AM 580, WILL-FM 90.9 and WILL-TV.
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How the U of I’s new Bicycle Plan aims to make the campus more bike-friendly
Around 15% of students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign use bicycles as their primary mode of transportation. The latest Campus Bicycle Plan aims to add more bike racks and implement additional infrastructure improvements that have been on hold due to funding constraints.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Mar. 06 – Mar. 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.
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Deadline extended for Pens to Lens competition, giving students a chance to bring ideas to the big screen
Students have until March 9 to submit a script to the Pens to Lens Student Screenwriting and Filmmaking Competition.
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US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US
Starting just past midnight Tuesday, imports from Canada and Mexico are now taxed at 25%, with Canadian energy products subject to 10% import duties. In addition, the 10% tariff that Trump placed on Chinese imports in February was doubled to 20%.
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217 Today: The evolution of Black sacred music
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Professor Ollie Watts Davis, the founder and director of the U of I’s Black Chorus.
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NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge open for students to share their stories
NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge is open through May 2nd, for students in grades 4-12.
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Housing costs in Illinois are rising. Lawmakers are considering several bills that could help
Rent and housing prices in Illinois have been steadily rising for the past decade, leading to an uptick in homelessness across the state.
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Robert E. Crimo III pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade
Robert E. Crimo III withdrew his earlier not guilty plea to 117 felony counts in the shooting in 2022 that left seven people dead and wounded more than 40.
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Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, and Trump is rushing change
How Americans are reacting to the first month of the administration, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
