ADM, American Farmland Trust partnership aims to support struggling farmers in Midwest
A new partnership between Archer-Daniels-Midland and American Farmland Trust aims to build resilience in farmers.
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IPM News Voter Guide: Who is on the ballot for Illinois’ March 17 primary?
From Champaign County Executive to U.S. Senate and congressional races, several local and statewide competitions are on the March 17 ballot for voters in Central Illinois.
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Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters
Lawyers seek evidence showing ‘improper influence’ by President Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions.
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Trump threatens NATO allies over Strait of Hormuz help
On Saturday, Trump had called on China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and others to send warships to the key shipping route, which Iran has been blocking since the war and where about a fifth of the world’s oil supplies typically pass through.
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Enrollment at Illinois public K-12 schools is down 10% over the past decade. Will some schools have to close?
Schools closing isn’t super common, but it does happen. Data WNIJ obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education shows 72 public schools have closed in the past five years.
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New clinic offers free therapy provided by U of I mental health counseling grad students
A new mental health clinic for community members opened earlier this year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The counseling is provided by graduate students seeking to gain clinical experience.
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Boyd scores career-high 38 as No. 23 Wisconsin rallies to beat No. 9 Illinois 91-88 in OT
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Boyd scored a career-high 38 points, John Blackwell added 31 and No. 23 Wisconsin rallied from 15 down in the second half to beat No. 9 Illinois 91-88 in overtime in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. It was tied at 80 in overtime when Boyd scored in the paint…
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Her car was stolen and used in a homicide. Now she cannot get it back
Champaign resident Mary Melton, 64, lost her car and ability to get to work after the vehicle was stolen and involved in a homicide. She’s still fully liable for the car loan even though police say she won’t be getting the car back.
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Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
State Reps. Margaret Croke and Stephanie Kifowit, state Sen. Karina Villa, and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim are all looking to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza
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217 Today: Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
First elected in 2016, Susana Mendoza has been Illinois’ comptroller for nearly a decade. Now, she’s stepping aside. And four Democrats are vying for the seat.
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New tenant group seeks to unite C-U renters and work toward affordable housing solutions
Champaign-Urbana residents concerned about rising rent prices have formed a new organization to address the issue. The CU Renters Initiative hosted a town hall Wednesday night at the Channing Murray Foundation in Urbana.
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Emmy-nominated talk show host and University of Illinois alumnus Sean Evans selected as 2026 commencement speaker
Sean Evans graduated from U of I with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2008 and is the co-creator and host of the popular YouTube show “Hot Ones.”
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Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats
Federal rhetoric about election intervention hasn’t yet translated into concrete action, election officials say.
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AgTech Week brings pitch competition for startups, discussions on biomanufacturing to Champaign-Urbana
AgTech Week is a celebration of Champaign-Urbana’s ag tech industry.
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Urbana City Council’s newest member says he’s focused on affordability, opportunities for youth
Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams appointed Verdell Jones III to fill a vacancy in Ward 4. Jones is a firefighter in Champaign and leads a nonprofit that uses sports to mentor young people.
