No. 23 Illinois outlasts Purdue 50-49 in overtime on sack on 2-point conversion
The Illini hadn’t beaten the Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium since 2010.
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New proposed rules would lower the bar for stripping police officers of their badges in Illinois
This story is a collaboration between Invisible Institute and IPM News After lengthy delays, Illinois police regulators are one step closer to strengthening their ability to strip officers of their certification to work in law enforcement. The move aims to prevent officers who commit misconduct at one agency from simply moving on to another —…
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217 Today: Farmers are making less money this year, which could have larger economic consequences
Friday, October 11, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn why farmers are making less money this year and what the consequences of that may be. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Diana Zhang, Mawa Iqbal, Katie Thoresen and Will Bauer.
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Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for ‘dignity’
Attending a town hall sponsored by Univision in Las Vegas, Harris said, “I have to stress that this is not a time for people to play politics.”
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 10 – Oct. 13
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, October 10 An Evening with Ken Liu Time: 7 p.m. Location: Champaign Public Library Details: Award-winning author Ken Liu, known…
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Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns tornadoes across Florida. At least 5 dead
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of Florida residents were rescued Thursday from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton after the storm smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes into pieces, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of tornadoes that killed at least five. Arriving just two weeks after the misery wrought by Hurricane Helene,…
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Nearly 60% of Illinois teachers considering leaving profession, new poll shows
A poll conducted by the Illinois Education Association, the largest education organization in Illinois, indicates that 59% of teachers, higher education professors and education support staff are considering leaving the profession. 500 IEA members were surveyed, according to a news release. This comes in the middle of a teacher shortage in both the state…
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What does it mean for democracy to be a way of life?
What does a true democracy look like? And what does it take to achieve that? The speakers at this week’s Friday Forum at the University Y in Urbana hope to provide some guidance on those questions. Harry Boyte and Marie Ström, cofounders of the Institute for Public Life and Work based in Minneapolis, will give…
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Voters consider ballot questions on reproductive health, tax reform, election interference
Results are nonbinding, but lawmakers may consider them when proposing policy Lawmakers in Illinois are asking voters to weigh in on three hot-button issues on their ballots this year: election interference, income taxes and reproductive health care. Voters in Illinois are being posed three “advisory” questions that ask voters whether they support a specific…
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It’s warmer and drier than usual in the Midwest this fall. Here’s what that means for producers
Fall is typically a drier time of the year for the Great Plains and Midwest. But drought is once again rearing its head in much of the region, and experts are not seeing relief anytime soon. As Ralph Lents harvests corn and soybeans on his farm in southwest Iowa, he said some precipitation would be…
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217 Today: In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls
Thursday, October 10, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Sonya Massey’s death at the hands of law enforcement has sparked calls for changes to how emergency mental health calls are handled. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Adelyn Mui, Anna Savchenko, Anulika Ochuba, Anna Pope and Mawa…
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The Latest: Tornadoes strike in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, is churning toward Florida’s west coast. The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, is facing the possibility of widespread destruction after avoiding direct hits from major hurricanes for more than a century. Here’s the latest: Biden blasts Trump for an ‘onslaught of lies’ about handling of Helene WASHINGTON—President Joe…
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Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history
Nearly 200 potential jurors have showed up to federal court in downtown Chicago to face questioning by attorneys in court, including questions about their familiar with the case and Madigan.
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In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls
Massey’s death at the hands of police has prompted calls for change, but would those changes have been enough to prevent her killing? Sonya Massey, 36, was seeking mental health treatment up until the day she was shot and killed by former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson. County records show 911 calls from Sonya…
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217 Today: Crystal Lake schools expand mental health services, including free teletherapy
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about mental health support services for students at a northern Illinois middle school. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Dave McKinney, Eric Stock, Alex Degman, Tim Shelley and Peter Medlin.
