No. 14 South Carolina and No. 21 Illinois each aim to finish with 10 wins at Citrus Bowl
Illinois had to rally and win their final three to put themselves on the verge of a 10-win season.
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State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them.
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‘Lived his life with such purpose’: Family of state trooper killed in line of duty announces funeral plans
The family of fallen state trooper Clay Carns say they “mourn the loss of their treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.”
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More Illinois universities are covering tuition for low-income households, but issues with cost remains
In Illinois, state funding for higher education dropped by nearly 40% since 2000. Public university tuition has increased 121% in the same time. Students from low-income homes are receiving financial aid, but face other costs.
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217 Today: Jonathan Alter on the life and career of Jimmy Carter
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with author Jonathan Alter about his book on Jimmy Carter’s life.
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‘A legacy of compassion’: Illinois leaders react to Jimmy Carter’s death
President Joe Biden has scheduled a state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9.
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy.
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No. 24 Illinois cruises past Chicago State 117-64 behind Kylan Boswell’s triple-double
Kylan Boswell had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and Tomislav Ivisic scored 23 points to lead No. 24 Illinois to a 117-64 victory over winless Chicago State.
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Collard enthusiasts are using science and preservation to lift up rare varieties of the leafy green
Collard greens are a nutritious vegetable with a rich cultural heritage in the U.S. Now, scientists and enthusiasts are working to preserve and popularize heirloom varieties that could be tastier and more climate resilient than common grocery greens.
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Urbana commission recommends reduced speed limit, studies to reduce traffic crashes and pedestrian deaths
Members of an Urbana commission are asking officials to apply for federal grant funding and consider a reduction to the citywide default speed limit to improve pedestrian safety.
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217 Today: Collard enthusiasts are using science and preservation to lift up rare varieties of the leafy green
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how collard enthusiasts and scientists use science and preservation to lift rare varieties of the leafy green.
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Live Christmas trees accepted at local lakes
The trees create habitat for multiple fish species and promote algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Dec. 26 – Dec. 29
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, December 26 Christmas Card Lane Time: All Day Location: Preston Jackson Park, Decatur Details: The 7th annual display of larger-than-life…
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State trooper killed after driver violates Scott’s Law
An Illinois State trooper was killed in an accident earlier this week after a driver violated Scott’s Law.
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Electrochemical device developed at UIUC offers sustainable solution for PFAS removal
A class of synthetic chemicals, commonly referred to as PFAS, have raised concerns because of their link to cancers and other illnesses and their environmental persistence. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scientists are working on developing new approaches to removing these “forever chemicals” from the environment.
