Illinoisans can submit design ideas for new state flag
The commission will select 10 designs based on how they reflect the identity of Illinois and will host an online public survey for the public to vote on their favorites.
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Before killing Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson had a case thrown out after bringing charges with no evidence. Departments kept hiring him
Sean Grayson had a history of credibility issues. It didn’t stop him from being hired at police departments in Central Illinois.
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Urbana introduces Night Market at the Square
URBANA -The City of Urbana Arts & Culture program and Urbana’s Market at the Square are partnering up to launch a new event in downtown Urbana on Thursday nights during September and the first few weeks of October. Night Market at the Square will be held at the Lincoln Square Mall parking lot at the…
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts celebrates latest season with opening night party
The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024-2025 performance season featuring international, national, and local acts.
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217 Today: Before killing Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson had a case thrown out after bringing charges with no evidence. Departments kept hiring him
Thursday, September 5, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a joint investigation between IPM News and the Invisible Institute about former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson’s history of credibility issues. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Jim Meadows, Anulika Ochuba, Kulsoom Khan, Farrah Anderson, Sam Stecklow…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Sep. 05 – Sep. 08
We preview weekend events on IPM News AM 580, FM 90.9, and Illinois Soul FM 101.1 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m.
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4 dead, at least 9 injured in shooting at high school near Atlanta, authorities say
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday that four people were killed and at least nine were injured in a shooting at a high school outside of Atlanta. Students scrambled for shelter in the football stadium as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were…
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217 Today: What to know about the latest COVID vaccines and surge
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge and the new vaccines approved by the FDA. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Mawa Iqbal, Kristen Schorsch, Dave McKinney and Ben Thorp.
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Massey Commission plans first listening session
The newly formed Massey Commission will host its first listening session this month. The commission, which includes officials and members of the public, was created in response to the killing of Sonya Massey this summer. The first session will be to understand the public’s hopes and concerns before finalizing the final mission and goals. Massey…
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A man is killed and an officer shot as police chase goes from Illinois to Indiana and back
Cpl. Brandon Schreiber is recovering at a hospital in Urbana.
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State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional
Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional – at least as it applies to four individuals who challenged it in court. But the law remains in effect for everyone else as the parties…
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‘We all failed you’: Heartbreak at funeral for Israeli-American hostage in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli-American family that became an international symbol in the struggle to free hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza laid their son to rest on Monday after the discovery of his body and those of five others brought a fresh outpouring of grief. Tens of thousands of people thronged a Jerusalem cemetery to pay…
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217 Today: Three years after Jelani Day went missing, family still seeking answers
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the disappearance of 25-year-old Illinois State grad student Jelani Day. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Peter Medlin, Brian Mackey and Reginald Hardwick.
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Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare, yet Republicans are making it a major issue this election
Federal law already allows only U.S. citizens to vote in elections for president and Congress.
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Voice of the Voter: 18 & Eligible to Cast Ballot
Before President Joe Biden left the race in July, IPM’s David Pierce checked in with young people as part of our “Voice of the Voter” series to get their thoughts on having to pick between Biden and Former President Donald Trump as they cast their ballot for the first time. Voting is an important part…
