Ex-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis, who secretly recorded Madigan for FBI, takes witness stand
Madigan’s attorneys accuse FBI agent of leading speaker into government’s trap
217 Today: Movie filmed in Champaign released nationwide
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Christine Swanson, the director of the movie Albany Road which was released nationwide last week.
First snow of fall underway but you will not need a shovel
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Peoria, Champaign, Danville, and several other cities across central and southern Illinois. 1-2 inches of snow is possible as well.
Local food bank provides livestock feed to North Carolina farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene destroyed vast acres of crops in North Carolina, leaving local livestock farmers struggling to secure enough feed for their cattle to survive the winter.
Danville school district says superintendent will return to on-site work following alleged racist threats
Members of the Danville District 118 School Board say they’ve reached an agreement with Superintendent Alicia Geddis to have her return to working in person. Geddis has been working remotely amid claims that she faced threats from white supremacists.
‘You are not forgotten’ — the C-U community gathers to honor lives lost due to anti-trans violence
A candlelight vigil to honor the lives lost due to anti-trans violence was held Wednesday evening at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign. The Transgender Day of Remembrance event, hosted in conjunction with Uniting Pride of Champaign County, was an opportunity for transgender, non-conforming and the entire queer community and allies to gather, said Beth…
Madigan ally testifies he was rewarded with no-work contracts as ‘good soldier’ for speaker
Political ally Ed Moody testified that despite doing little to no work to earn the money, he spent nearly seven years collecting $4,500 each month, paid indirectly from electric utility Commonwealth Edison through a series of ComEd lobbyists connected to Mike Madigan.
Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration as Trump’s attorney general
The Florida Republican’s announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.
217 Today: U of I senior dropped disability studies minor over inaccessible bathrooms
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about some issues at the University of Illinois that continue to create barriers for disabled students.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Nov. 21 – Nov. 24
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, November 21 The Hip Hop Nutcracker Time: 7 p.m. Location: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington Details: A contemporary…
Wiretap: In pushing for Madigan-backed appointment, ex-ComEd CEO sought to ‘take good care’ of ‘our friend’
Despite internal pushback, a team effort pushed Juan Ochoa onto the ComEd board.
Art meets physics as University of Illinois students mix disciplines in a unique exhibition
Physics and art may appear to be topics unlikely to mesh together, but an exhibition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign says otherwise.
Trump, Senate Republicans upset about plans to confirm judges before new administration takes power
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told colleagues this week that they should confirm as many judges as possible before the new year begins. However, President-elect Donald Trump is unhappy.
217 Today: Drought delivers a big blow to wildlife already grappling with disease and habitat loss
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the long-term impacts of droughts on animals.
Local hospital and support groups guide parents through child and pregnancy loss
The Shining Light Infant Memorial Service honors the loss of babies and children in east-central Illinois. The annual event has been hosted by Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana every October since 2014.