217 Today: Illinois Public Media’s new leaders describe their vision, hope to allay staff concerns
In today’s deep dive, an interview with the new leaders of Illinois Public Media.
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Illinois Public Media’s new leaders describe their vision, hope to allay staff concerns
Lillie Duncanson and John Steinbacher officially began sharing the executive director role on Sunday.
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Illinois stands tall against Maryland during Military Appreciation Day Game
Illinois (7-3, 4-3) celebrated the weekend with a 24-6 victory against the University of Maryland (4-6, 1-6). It was a windy game as Illinois tried to fight off the 15 mph winds all game.
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Mirkovic’s 27 points and 21 rebounds carry No. 14 Illinois to 84-65 win over Colgate
Mirkovic, a 6-foot-9 freshman from Montenegro, became the first Illinois player to have 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game since Nick Weatherspoon in 1972.
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USDA data casts doubt on China’s soybean purchase promises touted by Trump
OMAHA, Neb. — New data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month after a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The USDA report released after the government reopened showed only two Chinese…
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Protesters arrested, officers injured in clash outside Chicago-area immigration facility
Police and Cook County sheriffs detained 21 people by midday Friday, and said four officers were injured. Demonstrators sang and chanted before allegedly crossing a protest barrier around 10 a.m.
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Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
Illinois recipients are expected to receive their outstanding benefits by Nov. 20.
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217 Today: Curious about astrophotography in C-U? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the craft
In today’s deep dive, astrophotographers in Champaign, Urbana share what’s so awe inspiring about their work.
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Curious about astrophotography in C-U? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the craft
Somewhere thousands of light years away, colorful clouds paint space with blotches and swirls of light and color – but the images are too faint to see by the naked eye. Amateur astrophotographers in Champaign-Urbana discuss the unique challenges of astrophotography and what makes central Illinois a great place for capturing images of cosmic wonders.
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IPM’s 2025 State of Change special broadcast explores Illinois’ prairies and bison
State of Change 2025 airs Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. on WILL-TV.
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State agency spending cut plans remain unclear following Pritzker’s order
A Freedom of Information request submitted by Capitol News Illinois to review what agencies submitted to Pritzker was denied, with the governor’s office saying the agencies’ responses were draft recommendations and therefore exempt from public disclosure.
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Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
The civil rights leader was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease over a decade ago.
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Full SNAP benefits to start going out Friday as shutdown ends, Illinois officials say
The bill passed by the U.S. House and signed by President Donald Trump Wednesday night funds SNAP through next September.
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Reps. LaHood, Sorensen split on government shutdown vote
The House voted 222 to 209 mostly along party lines to fund the government. President Trump signed the bill into law Wednesday night.
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217 Today: U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill
In today’s deep dive, the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is installing new leadership at Illinois Public Media.
