Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate
Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.
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217 Today: Reports detail the lack of mental and behavioral health providers for northern Illinois kids
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about new reports showing that big swaths of northern Illinois lack mental and behavioral health providers for children. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Araceli Gomez-Aldana and Peter Medlin.
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Demand for raw milk is strong, even as bird flu in cattle adds new concerns about health risks
Raw milk continues to grow in popularity, despite bird flu in dairy cattle bringing increased scrutiny from health experts.
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217 Today: How farmers and livestock producers are using drones, another tool in the toolbox
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how farmers are using drones over farm fields to make their operations more efficient.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Dave McKinney and Makayla Voris.
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AP Sources: Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, including Gov. Pritzker
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority gathering in Houston, July 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
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Sangamon County Sheriff defends hiring of Sean Grayson. Experts say he was negligent and missed red flags
This story was originally published by Invisible Institute, IPM Newsroom and Illinois Times The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office hired now former deputy Sean Grayson despite his history of policing at five other police departments in 3 years, serious misconduct in the military and integrity issues at former jobs. Experts say this combination of issues should…
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217 Today: How abortion providers are preparing for the DNC in Chicago
Friday, August 2, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Chicago abortion providers and advocates are preparing for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center this month. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Emily Hays, Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Jess Savage and Kristen Schorsch.
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Who’s who in the prisoner swap that has freed Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison
The Wall Street Journal reporter is among four Americans who will be returning home as part of a massive prisoner swap announced Thursday that involves six nations and two dozen people.
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Prisoner swap with Russia frees Americans including Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan
The Wall Street Journal reporter and the former U.S. Marine have been released by Russia in exchange for Russian prisoners held in the U.S. and Europe, in what the U.S. calls a historic prisoner swap.
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Local athlete heads to Paris for his fourth Paralympic games
CHAMPAIGN – Athletes around the world are preparing for the Paris 2024 Paralympics that kick off at the end of August. Brian Siemann, a local resident, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate, and four-time Paralympian, will compete in the 100m, 400m, 800m, 5,000m, and marathon events for the US Paralympic Track and Field Team. Morning Edition…
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217 Today: Local athlete heads to Paris for his fourth Paralympic games
Thursday, August 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Paralympian Brian Siemann about the upcoming games and his journey to becoming an athlete. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Emily Hays, Adelyn Mui, Michael Puente, Lisa Kurian Philip and Kimberly Schofield.
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With more incoming students than expected, University of Illinois offers returning students $2,000 to move off campus
The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign has more incoming students this year than can fit in its dorms. So, U of I is offering $2,000 – plus 100 meal tickets – to returning students to move off campus.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 01 – Aug. 04
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, August 1 The Sound of Music at The Virginia Theatre in Champaign Time: 7 p.m. Location: The…
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217 Today: Pork producers face longer drives and higher costs after tough years lead to packing plant closures
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Fair is less than two weeks away with some new things to see and the return of old favorites. A law signed this week in Illinois will help people in Iowa who are seeking abortions. Central Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen has heavily out-raised and outspent his…
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Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
As the flow of billions of dollars in federal pandemic-related aid is about to end, many students in Illinois are still struggling to catch up academically from the learning loss that occurred when schools were forced to close.
