Friday, August 9, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a measure in Illinois that would transform how the state funds higher education. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today was contributed by Alex Degman, Tessa Weinberg, Farah Yousry and and Peter Medlin.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 Today’s headlines: About 300 students have taken up an offer from the University of Illinois to move off campus. The Illinois State Board of Education is launching an ad campaign to recruit more teachers statewide. Farm and meat processing workers are eligible for a one-time cash payment through the U.S. Department…
Listen to Kimberly Schofield 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 8 Illinois State Fair in Springfield Time: 7 a.m. Location: Springfield, IL Details: The fair runs through Sunday, August 18th, featuring farm…
Walz’s Midwestern-dad humor has endeared Harris supporters to the Minnesota governor and father of two, whose national visibility has been on the rise since Harris took over the Democratic ticket.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Today’s headlines: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced yesterday that she has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate. The administration at Western Illinois University in Macomb now has approval from the Board of Trustees to move ahead with more layoffs. It’ll now be easier for people leaving jail…
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.
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.
Raw milk continues to grow in popularity, despite bird flu in dairy cattle bringing increased scrutiny from health experts.
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.
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)
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…