Champaign Unit 4 school board begins to take shape as mail-in ballots remain to be counted
According to unofficial election results, Fatima Ahmed, Justin Michael Hendrix, Christy Arnold, Tony Bruno and Grace Kang have the most votes so far.
Champaign voters have likely rejected referendum to fund Strides shelter, reelected Township Supervisor Kyle Patterson
The 24/7 low-barrier shelter in downtown Champaign primarily operates with temporary federal funding that officials say will run out by the end of the year.
Illinois attorney general joins lawsuit against Trump public health care cuts
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 21 other attorney generals and two governors, are suing U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his department over the abrupt termination of $11 billion in public health funding.
Cory Booker breaks a 68-year-old Senate record with a 25-hour speech
Sen. Cory Booker spent a full day standing on the Senate floor, delivering an impassioned speech in protest of the Trump administration’s policies.
217 Today: Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend celebrates its sixteenth year in April
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what goes into preparing for the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend and what it means for the community.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
Trump, Musk and other Republicans lined up behind Schimel, a former state attorney general and supporter of President Donald Trump. Billionaire megadonor George Soros and other Democrats backed Crawford. Her win keeps the court under a 4-3 liberal majority.
Illinois defeats Western Illinois, breaking a seven game losing streak
It came down to the last inning to determine a winner, but Illinois was able to get back in the win column with a 7-6 victory.
White House says it’s ‘case closed’ on the Signal group chat review
The White House has concluded its review of how Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently included on a Signal message group chat of high-ranking officials discussing impending strikes in Yemen.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 03 – Apr. 06
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, April 3 In Their Hands at Savoy 16Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Savoy, ILDetails: Documentary about an incarcerated man’s fight for freedom and explores the…
Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
It is the first time the Justice Department has sought to bring the death penalty since President Donald Trump returned to office in January with a vow to resume federal executions after they were halted under the previous administration.
Transgender Day of Visibility means resistance and solidarity for C-U’s LGBTQ community
International Transgender Day of Visibility always falls on March 31. This year, community members observed the day by holding a rally to protest anti-LGBTQ legislation and statements made by the Trump Administration.
Rural communities rely on this USDA agency. Trump’s cuts threaten that
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has provided billions of dollars each year to small towns, farmers and businesses.
217 Today: Thousands of deceased donor kidneys are discarded. This organization hopes to revive them
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a new Midwest-based organization trying to revive thousands of deceased donor kidneys that were discarded last year.
UPDATE: Meteorologists confirm tornado crossed Champaign County on Sunday
Meteorologists say the storm started in southwest Champaign County an ended south of the University of Illinois Willard Airport.
Annual model railroad show makes whistle stop at Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana
Lincoln Square Mall, home of the Urbana Winter Farmers Market, is already a bustling place on Saturdays. This weekend, the vendors peddling their baked goods, house plants and arts and crafts, and the musicians bellowing from their saxophones and harmonicas, were joined by dozens of tables of railroadiana — railroad memorabilia.