Terrence Shannon Jr. has 23 points, 10 rebounds, No. 24 Illinois beats Rutgers 76-58
The game featured the top two defenses in the Big Ten, and Illinois got the better of Rutgers by holding the Scarlet Knights to 33% shooting.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Nov. 30-Dec. 3
ATTACH Art Show – Opening Reception Date & Time: Thursday, November 30th, 6 p.m. Location: Krannert Art Museum, Champaign Details: Join the opening reception of ATTACH, showcasing high school art inspired by the museum’s collection. Meet the artists from Centennial, Central, and Urbana High Schools. Live…
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Weather experts in Midwest say climate change reporting brings burnout and threats
Chris Gloninger was excited to start his new job as chief meteorologist at KCCI, a TV station in Des Moines, when he moved to Iowa from Boston in 2021. Gloninger had extensive experience — more than 15 years in TV meteorology, which included a regional Emmy-award winning weekly series on climate change. He looked forward…
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A USDA program gives a second chance to food that stores won’t sell — but is perfectly good to eat
Over 100 billion pounds of food goes to waste every year in America. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm to Food Bank is trying to cut down on that waste by connecting local farmers and food pantries, but it’s future depends on how much funding is included for the program in the next farm bill. Volunteers…
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House expels New York Rep. George Santos. It’s just the sixth expulsion in the chamber’s history
On Friday, most of the Illinois delegation voted to Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress. However, Republicans Mike Bost and Mary Miller vote no. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) voted present.
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Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
The court says O’Connor died in Phoenix on Friday of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness.
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Kickapoo Rail Trail on track for two-year completion with $11.2 million state grant.
After seven years of construction, less than half of the 24-mile Kickapoo Rail Trail in east-central Illinois has been completed. But now, the project could be finished in the next two years, thanks to a state grant. An $11.2 million grant, awarded through the state’s Rebuild Illinois Capital plan will pay for the completion of the walking and bike path.
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217 Today: Health care professionals grapple with a burnout crisis
December 1, 2023 Today’s headlines: Opponents of Illinois’ ban on high-powered firearms want the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a temporary order blocking the law — but legal experts say the emergency appeal may be a long shot. The Illinois Air National Guard will name its first Black general in the organization’s history this weekend….
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Champaign Urbana Ballet Presents The Nutcracker: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with IPM News
As the holiday season approaches, the Nutcracker ballet takes center stage in Champaign Urbana. Illinois Public Media’s Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson sat down with Kay Greene, the Executive Director of the CU Ballet, and Kevin Burnside, a lead soloist, to talk about this year’s production. They discussed what goes into making this classic ballet…
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Illinois Supreme Court: FOID records exempt from public disclosure
Individuals can obtain their own records through other means.
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‘Woman Warrior’ Unveils Four Generations of Japanese American History in Illinois
URBANA —The Spurlock Museum in Urbana will host a one-woman show on December 2, following its successful run in Chicago. This performance delves into the Japanese-American experience in Illinois, spanning four generations. Connie Shirakawa, the creator and performer of ‘Woman Warrior,’ initially believed she had no stories to share. However, as she delved into the…
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217 Today: Mental health is an issue in the veterinary field. But misconceptions can cloud the narrative
November 30, 2023 Today’s headlines: Meta’s newest data center officially came online yesterday. Construction of the 24-mile Kickapoo Rail Trail in east central Illinois began seven years ago. Now, the project could be finished in the next two years, thanks to a state grant. A one-woman show exploring four generations of the Japanese American experience in…
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Here’s how much money farmers make when you buy your Thanksgiving meal
Farmers got a slightly smaller percentage of what consumers spent on food last year than the year before, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In most cases, Thanksgiving staples return cents on the dollar to farmers. Farmers received less than 15 cents for every dollar spent on food in…
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The White House is urging schools to address a rise in fentanyl exposure among teens
Narcan, also known by its generic name Naloxone, is a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. But in two-thirds of adolescent overdose deaths, the medication wasn’t used even though there was someone nearby. The main driving factor behind these overdose deaths is fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is so potent even a tiny amount can…
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3 climate impacts the U.S. will see if warming goes beyond 1.5 degrees
As world leaders gather at COP28, the annual climate change negotiations held in Dubai this year, one number will be front and center: 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). That’s the amount countries have agreed to limit warming to by the end of the century. The world is already perilously close to that number. Since…
