217 Today: Illinois Soul celebrates two years of amplifying Black voices
In today’s deep dive, A celebration of Illinois Soul’s second year on air.
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‘Voices for Change: Youth Action Expo’ centers Danville youth’s ideas for gun violence prevention
Danville residents gathered to discuss gun violence in their community and initiatives to reduce it. It featured presentations from middle school through college-aged students.
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Illinois basketball starts February with a win
Keaton Wagler scores 28, leading No. 9 Illinois to its 11th straight win, 78-69 over No. 5 Nebraska.
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Hundreds of University of Illinois and Urbana High School students protest ICE, federal immigration operations
Students and community members across Champaign-Urbana stood in solidarity to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign.
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Lutheran Church leader arrested for producing child pornography
In a news release, U.S. Attorney Thomas Albus said a search of Mohr’s Springfield home uncovered storage devices containing videos of three juveniles in the bathroom.
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Freshmen lead Illinois to victory against Washington
The Illini’s 10-game winning streak is the longest in Brad Underwood’s nine years as coach, and the longest for Illinois since it won 10 in a row to open the 2012-13 season.
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217 Today: Maysa brings her dulcet voice to Champaign-Urbana to help Illinois Soul celebrate its anniversary
Friday, January 30, 2026 Today’s headlines: A former sheriff’s deputy in Sangamon County has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey. As the 2026 session of the Illinois General Assembly takes shape, State Senator Paul Faraci says HIS focus is on shielding students and educators from budget cuts. A Republican…
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Grammy-nominated artist MAYSA to perform for Illinois Soul’s second anniversary celebration
MAYSA will perform in the Tryon Festival Theatre at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to help Illinois Soul celebrate its two year anniversary.
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GOP gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski discusses bringing ‘fiscal reality’ and ‘midwestern values’ to Illinois
Ted Dabrowski is a conservative researcher with a background in international banking. He told IPM’s The 21st Show his background and focus on cutting taxes and spending will earn him trust from voters across the state.
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Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, seeks to overturn an Illinois law that dates back to the 1980s, arguing that it violates the organization’s First Amendment rights.
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A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey
The white former deputy killed Massey, who was Black, on July 6, 2024. The 36-year-old single mother had called the police saying she feared there was a prowler outside her Springfield home. Grayson shot her in the face.
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New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
The requirements change which recipients must work or volunteer and how often.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Jan. 29 – Feb. 1
Thursday, January 29, 2026 Today’s headlines: Multiple Champaign school board members want windows at Booker T. Washington STEM Academy to get a bulletproof covering. United Airlines is returning to Willard Airport … with the promise of expanded service. The state of Illinois is teaming up with a Chicago-based charity to operate the first statewide abortion…
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Illinois Soul celebrates two years of amplifying Black voices
101.1 FM Illinois Soul is celebrating its two year anniversary next weekend.
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Illinois women’s basketball falls to No. 2 UCLA at State Farm Center
The Fighting Illini Women’s Basketball team lost 80-67 against UCLA, the team ranked second in the nation, at State Farm Center.
