After many accolades and 26 years of service, Champaign Police Deputy Chief plans to retire
The Champaign Police Deputy Chief will be retiring after more than 26 years of service to the city.
New General Assembly sworn in as House, Senate take different tones
A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in for the next two years on Wednesday, with the House and Senate ceremonies taking two starkly different tones.
Local Muslims and Arabs have anxiety and aspirations for a second Trump term
It is unclear how President-elect Donald Trump will address the war in Israel when he returns to office on January 20, 2025. That has left local Muslims and Palestinians with mixed feelings.
What will Trump’s reforms to immigration policies look like?
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, the 21st show discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals for immigration reform.
Jurors to hear tape of Madigan saying ComEd contractors ‘made out like bandits’
It’s unclear whether prosecutors will be allowed to play the wiretapped call while Madigan is on the stand for cross-examination next week or will have to wait until the trial’s closing arguments later this month, but gaining permission to introduce it is a major win for the feds.
VIDEO: State Funeral for Former President Jimmy Carter begins
Former President Jimmy Carter will be transported to Washington National Cathedral for a state funeral Thursday.
217 Today: Local Muslims and Arabs have anxiety and aspirations for a second Trump term
In today’s deep dive, we will look at how local Arabs and Muslims are viewing a second Trump administration and the conflict in the Middle East.
IVF patients in Illinois worry, feel uncertain about access and treatments as Trump returns to office
Donald Trump said that he would protect access to IVF and require insurance companies to expand coverage, but some advocates and IVF patients in Illinois have mixed emotions and feelings as a new Republican-led administration takes control later this month.
Lawmakers pass nursing home retaliation bill as lame-duck session wraps up in Springfield
A bill cleared the Illinois House 89-16 late Monday, following a 48-2 Senate vote on Sunday, paving the way for more civil suits against nursing homes accused of punishing residents or employees for reporting complaints about facilities.
Trans community fears losing access to gender-affirming care as Trump makes comeback
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st show discusses how the transgender community and providers who provide gender-affirming care are preparing for another Trump presidency.
Reproductive rights advocates concerned about access to abortion and contraceptives under Trump
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, The 21st Show discusses what abortion and reproductive care providers and officials in Illinois are doing to prepare for another Trump administration.
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare
As part of Illinois Public Media’s special series Four More Years: The View from Illinois, State Rep. Kelly Cassidy discusses Illinois’s protections for reproductive, transgender healthcare on the 21st show as a new administration takes over.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 09 – Jan. 12
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, January 9 Writers in the Round Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana Details: Songwriters will…
Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed “Karina’s Bill” on Tuesday with bipartisan support.
Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
Surprise testimony offers window into ex-speaker’s famously closed world.