Caleb Griffin’s 43-yard field goal on the final play lifts Illinois over Maryland 27-24
Caleb Griffin kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give Illinois its first Big Ten victory of the season, a 27-24 upset of Maryland.
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U of I students and community members rally in support of Palestine
Around 100 people gathered at the Alma Mater on the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus Thursday in support of Palestine amid Israel’s “complete siege” of the Gaza strip. The University’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine organized the “emergency rally” on the organization’s national day of Palestinian resistance. Attendees chanted, “Free Palestine” — a…
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Scammy Medicare ads and unsolicited calls bombard seniors shopping for health insurance. Will federal efforts help them?
New regulations designed to crack down on misleading marketing of Medicare insurance plans face their first big test when seniors begin shopping for coverage on Oct. 15. One minute last December Leslie Montgomery was a medieval warlord pillaging a nearby kingdom. The next she was a retiree drowning in a flood of confusing Medicare sales…
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Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms
The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous. Hamas dismissed the evacuation order as a ploy and called on people to stay in their homes.
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Storms and heavy rain possible Friday night
The National Weather Service in Lincoln forecasts unsettled weather this weekend across central Illinois.
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WILL Call: What’s happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 12-14
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: CU Folk and Roots Festival Date & Time: Opens Thursday the 12th,…
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217 Today: Plans for carbon dioxide pipelines raise safety concerns for small town responders in the Midwest
October 13, 2023 Today’s headlines: A rally was held at the University of Illinois last night to show support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Israel There’s a new push for a law that would require police to remove guns from the homes of accused domestic abusers. The Illinois House Speaker says it’s unlikely that…
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Just In: GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel
Next steps are uncertain as the House is now essentially closed while the Republican majority tries to elect a speaker after ousting Kevin McCarthy from the job.
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Plans for carbon dioxide pipelines raise safety concerns for small town responders in the Midwest
This story is a part of a Harvest Public Media series on carbon capture projects. Read about CO2 pipeline projects being proposed throughout the Midwest and how federal tax credits are helping launch the projects. When Andy Alexander moved into his grandparents’ farmhouse a few years ago, he knew he was moving in next to…
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217 Today: Mary Chapin Carpenter brings her best with latest music
October 12, 2023 Today’s headlines: The University of Illinois is condemning the “unspeakable brutality of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israeli citizens.” The University of Illinois’ Homecoming race may close streets around Champaign-Urbana on Sunday morning. A traveling exhibit on the history of the Holocaust begins a month-long run at the Vermilion County Museum. Recently…
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Controversial carbon dioxide pipeline paused following regulatory setbacks
Pipeline ending in Montgomery and Christian counties drew safety, eminent domain concerns.
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217 Today: Farm-based activities can support mental wellness. Why aren’t there more care farms in the U.S.?
October 11, 2023 Today’s headlines: Illinois political leaders are reiterating their support for Israel in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks last weekend that killed more than a thousand people. A new report shows Illinois’ population has remained steady over the last decade while gaining more higher-paid and foreign-born residents. The company that has proposed…
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Pritzker calls Illinois’ support for Israel ‘unequivocal’ after weekend’s Hamas attacks
Governor calls attacks ‘sickening’ at pro-Israel rally, acknowledges ‘many peace-loving Palestinians’.
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Hope Village: A new effort is underway to end homelessness in Champaign County.
The 500 sq ft homes will feature a bed, bathroom, kitchen and living space. They will also be spaced out to give residents privacy and ample green space around their homes.
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After Dennis Lab closure, Decatur Public Schools hires engineers to check structural safety of all district schools
The Decatur Public Schools board has hired an engineering company to check the structural safety of all 24 of its buildings.
