Monday, October 9, 2023 Today’s headlines: House Republicans are threatening to deny further aid to Ukraine, and Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin warns that could put other countries at risk. Illinois Democrats are criticizing the Biden administration for its plans to expand the Southern border wall. Fighting Illini Hall of fame linebacker Dick Butkus was…
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At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel. More than 400 have been killed in Gaza.
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub part of Facebook founder’s philanthropy.
The Illini scored their only touchdown with 1:31 left in the first half when Pat Bryant caught a perfectly thrown 46-yard touchdown pass from Luke Altmyer.
Butkis was a star linebacker, fullback and kicker at Chicago Vocational High who went on to play at the University of Illinois.
October 6, 2023 Today’s headlines: There’s a new biomedical research hub in Chicago. Illinois state senator Mike Simmons is trying to expand on a recently passed state law prohibiting public libraries from banning books. A new report seeks to get a better handle on the racial equity efforts happening at nonprofits around the state. Illinois…
The 2003 festival takes place at Krannert Center for Performing Arts, the Channing-Murray Foundation, the Rose Bowl Tavern, and the Urbana Free Library.
Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history.
The Champaign City Council approved the next phase of a $36 million construction project to both reduce flooding and provide recreation in Garden Hills. The construction will involve building a stormwater detention basin with an ornamental wall, along with park-like amenities, including a pedestrian walkway, ornamental bridges and lighting. The new Hedge Park will…
Care farms are agricultural places for people with physical or mental health challenges to process their emotions, while performing farming tasks and working with animals. Participants are able to receive formal or informal care to address things like anxiety, depression and grief. It’s a popular concept in Europe that hasn’t gained as much traction in…
October 5, 2023 Today’s headlines: Federal lawmakers from Illinois are looking to see what Republicans in the U.S. House do next now that they don’t have a Speaker. As the director of DCFS resigns, an advocate for foster children says the next head of Illinois’ child welfare agency must put its two-billion dollar budget to…
Altgeld Hall, completed in 1897, is undergoing a multi-year restoration, forcing its chimes to go temporarily silent. But there will soon be another way to hear them.
Marc Smith is one of 3 state agency leaders to announce end-of-year departure plans.
Look below for information on arts and entertainment around central Illinois. Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Owen Henderson 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. Event: Macbeth Date & Time: Opens Friday the 6th at 7:30 p.m. Location:…