217 Today: Illinois Public Media launches weekly show on weather and climate
In today’s deep dive, Illinois Public Media is teaming up with Illinois’ top scientists to talk about climate and weather in a new podcast called “Weather Realness.”
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Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
Trump imposed the Friday deadline after his previous “Liberation Day” tariffs in April resulted in a stock market panic. His unusually high tariff rates, unveiled in April, led to recession fears — prompting Trump to impose a 90-day negotiating period. When he was unable to create enough trade deals with other countries, he extended the timeline and sent out letters to world leaders that simply listed rates, prompting a slew of hasty deals.
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Unhealthy air alert issued for many Illinois counties due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Those most at risk of getting sick are people with respiratory or pulmonary disorders, as well as children and adults who are active outdoors, according to the state health department.
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During B-N stop, Rep. LaHood defends higher tariffs and new landscape of trade agreements
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is hailing this week’s announcement of a trade agreement with the European Union and recent ones with Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Japan as the Trump administration continues to reshape the global economy.
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign research assistants officially join union
Research assistants at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are now represented by the Graduate Employees’ Organization, or GEO, after the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board certified the results of a recent union election.
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Rep. Miller Joins Effort to Ban Chinese Land Ownership in U.S
Miller called Chinese land acquisition “a direct attack on our sovereignty” and said the legislation is needed to protect America’s food supply and communities.
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82-year-old Rantoul vet owns thriving mobile market, selling melons and collards greens from his pickup
At 82 years old, Eugene Usher doesn’t need a slot at the farmers market. His red pickup truck, just off the highway in Rantoul, has become a local favorite for fresh collard greens and watermelons.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 31 – Aug. 03
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies
Illinois leaders remain frustrated by State Farm’s rate hikes on Illinois homeowners and threatened more state regulation over premium increases in a letter to the editor published Wednesday in the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago hospitals are scaling back trans care for youth. A rapid response team is stepping in.
The team has a network of practitioners in Illinois who don’t rely on payments from the federal government, which threatens to cut funding to gender-affirming care providers.
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Urbana appoints new city administrator
Darius White is a former city employee who has held multiple economic development positions.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 31 – Aug. 03
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, July 31 Sound Bites (Live Concert Series)Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Plaza Stage, Champaign, ILDetails: Weekly Thursday concert series. This week:…
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Trump administration requests voter data from Illinois elections board
The Trump administration sent the Illinois State Board of Elections a letter this week requesting troves of voter data. The request included sensitive information about voters and the state’s efforts to scrub the rolls of ineligible voters.
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217 Today: After husband was deported, a mother alone with three children turns to Trump’s voluntary self-deportation program
In today’s deep dive, a Chicago migrant woman struggles to get by with her three children after her husband was arrested and deported.
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Urbana City Council gives final approval for a new comprehensive plan
The document aims to outline the community’s vision for growth and redevelopment over the next two decades.
