Playing the Changes: How jazz music helped unite a South African university
Darius and Catherine Brubeck visit CU this week to discuss their work creating a jazz program in apartheid-era South Africa.
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With no staff left at LIHEAP, the federal utility assistance program, advocates worry about funding
A federal program that helped struggling customers pay their utility bills remains in limbo after the Trump administration fired its entire staff earlier this month.
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217 Today: How jazz music helped bring unity to a South African university
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Darius and Catherine Brubeck about their book, which follows the path to establishing a jazz education program in apartheid-era South Africa.
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Small plane crash in Coles County kills all 4 on board
Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers said the victims were two women and two men.
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Scientists near Peoria wake up early to catch invasive birds
Invasive birds cost the United States’ farming industry billions of dollars every year. But to find out which species are the biggest culprit, you have to get up way before the sun comes up.
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Illinois goes winless in Easter Weekend series against Purdue
Illinois lost all three games to the Boilermakers, including a 3-7 defeat on Sunday that marks their 11th Big Ten conference loss.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds demonstrate against the Trump administration in Urbana
An estimated 400 people marched and demonstrated against various policies and actions taken by President Donald Trump in his second term.
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A Dialogue about why many Black people are staying home from political protests
Some are marching, others are boycotting. But is anyone really silent? Rabbi Sandra Lawson joins us to discuss race, protest and the power of choosing when and how to show up.
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Indiana takes a first — and long — shot at acquiring parts of Illinois
Indiana is taking a first step toward merging parts of Illinois into its state. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun plans to sign legislation approved this week that would create a commission tasked with recommending whether to change the border between the two states.
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A Black youth swim program aims to reclaim African American history with water
What if swimming could reconnect you to your roots? A local swim instructor and doctoral student in Champaign is doing more than teaching Black kids how to swim. They’re helping families reclaim a legacy lost to segregation and fear. Hear how one local program is using the pool to change history.
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Rep. Robin Kelly takes questions, addresses federal policies at Pontiac town hall
About 100 people gathered in Pontiac Wednesday evening to hear from Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly, with many residents asking what she’s doing to combat President Trump’s agenda.
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Jones testifies that FBI asked him to wear a wire on hospital CEO, other lawmakers
Federal agents asked state Sen. Emil Jones III to wear a wire against a politically connected hospital CEO and his fellow lawmakers in Springfield, the senator testified Thursday in his own defense at his federal corruption trial.
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Sickle cell experts worry as CDC’s Division of Blood Disorders staff put on leave
Sickle cell experts say the future of a critical data collection program is in flux after staff at the CDC’s Division of Blood Disorders were placed on administrative leave without a clear future plan.
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‘Quantum Voyages’ comes back to life at the Krannert Center with a new musical twist
“Quantum Voyages,” a play that was created by scientists and artists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a brand-new musical score to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
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217 Today: ‘Quantum Voyages’ comes back to life at the Krannert Center with a new musical twist
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about the play “Quantum Voyages” and the new rendition that features a musical twist.
