Jim Meadows signs off for the final time
After over 25 years at Illinois Pubic Media, Jim Meadows is retiring. He reflects on his career with Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield.
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Daley, LaHood discuss rebooted ‘fair maps’ campaign in Illinois
A bipartisan group led by Democrat Bill Daley and Republican Ray LaHood has launched a new push to pass a state constitutional amendment to put legislative redistricting in the hands of an independent commission.
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Carle preparing to fill gaps in patient coverage amid OSF’s restructuring in Urbana
As OSF’s Heart of Mary Medical Center is preparing to eliminate some specialty services, Carle Foundation Hospital said it is preparing to treat a larger number of patients.
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Trump administration readying ‘ramped up’ deportation campaign for Chicago next week
As the White House gears up plans for a major deportation effort in the city and potential deployment of National Guard troops, Mayor Brandon Johnson and police Supt. Larry Snelling stressed that Chicago cops won’t assist ICE agents who attempt to conduct raids.
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217 Today: Jim Meadows signs off for the final time
In today’s deep dive, a final conversation with Illinois Public Media’s Jim Meadows after 25 years of reporting and hosting he’s stepping into retirement.
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Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses National Guard, Gaza, SNAP cuts on The 21st Show
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski sat down with Brian Mackey of Illinois Public Media’s The 21st Show to speak about cuts to food aid and health care as well as her thoughts on the possibility of the National Guard being deployed to Chicago.
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Trump’s planned Chicago blitz would use naval base to house ICE agents, possibly National Guard
Federal agents would operate out of Naval Station Great Lakes near North Chicago through September, according to an email from a Navy captain.
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Tallest ramp opens at Champaign County’s busiest interstate interchange
The Illinois Department of Transportation said nearly 40,000 vehicles pass through the I-74 I-57 interchange each day.
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Minneapolis Catholic school shooting: What we know so far
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said a motive has yet to be determined.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 28 – Aug. 31
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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Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
Giannoulias alleges that Flock gave U.S. Customs and Border Patrol access to Illinois data as part of a pilot program.
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Vying for Senate seat, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton pitches herself on The 21st Show
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton discusses foreign affairs, Medicaid, and tax breaks for middle class on the 21st show as she runs for the U.S. Senate.
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A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
The children who died were 8 and 10, and 14 other kids were among the wounded, police said.
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Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the Office of Management and Budget to identify ways to withhold federal funding for states without a cash bail system.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Aug. 28 – Aug. 31
A sweetcorn festival, a popcorn festival, a blues festival, a cheese festival, and more are happening in Central Illinois this week.
