217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 17 – Apr. 20
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
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Illinois grand slams its way to a win against Valparaiso
The Fighting Illini softball team protected its home field with a 5-1 win against Valparaiso University on Wednesday.
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Abortion laws are all over the map. A new online tool from U of I researchers will help track them
Ever since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, abortion laws have been literally all over the map, and difficult to track. But Robin Fretwell Wilson, a professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, is working to make it easier to track abortion laws.
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Visa terminations causing panic for Illinois students and educators
The Trump administration’s move to terminate the legal immigration status of hundreds of international students is leaving Illinois educators scrambling to find ways to help.
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During Chicago visit, former President Biden unleashes on Trump and Musk over Social Security cuts
Former President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned that America is a country where “nobody’s king,” as he lambasted President Donald Trump’s early actions as destructive.
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Sen. Emil Jones III takes witness stand in his own defense at federal corruption trial
After nearly five days of testimony, state Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial appeared to be nearing its end Tuesday afternoon — until the senator unexpectedly took the witness stand.
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217 Today: Many hospitals use AI but few are testing for accuracy and bias
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn that many hospitals use AI but few are testing for accuracy and bias.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Apr. 17 – Apr. 20
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui 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, April 17 Misery at Monticello Theatre AssociationTime: 7:00 p.m. (April 17-19, April 25-26); 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 27Location: Monticello, ILDetails: Based…
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U of I takes legal action after Department of Energy announces cuts to research grants
The University of Illinois is suing the federal government over a cap on energy grants.
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Investigative reporters discuss possible cancer cluster in Piatt County
Community members say state officials been slow to investigate the possible cancer cluster in Monticello. That’s led advocates to begin collecting data on their own.
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Trump plans order to cut funding for NPR and PBS
The Trump administration has drafted a memo to Congress outlining its intent to end nearly all federal funding for public media, which includes NPR and PBS, according to a White House official who spoke to NPR.
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Easter chocolate is expensive this season. Here’s why
A shortage of cocoa beans is driving up the cost to make chocolate — especially for small chocolatiers. That means people buying chocolate for Easter can expect high prices.
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‘It’s going to take all of us’: Chris Mosier talks advocacy and allyship for the trans community
Chris Mosier, an eight-time Team USA athlete and activist, encouraged people to advocate for the transgender community at the Spurlock Museum on Saturday. He gave a presentation sharing strategies for navigating difficult — and often emotional — conversations about the transgender community.
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Feds set to rest case in Sen. Emil Jones III red-light camera bribery trial
“The main thing: Take care of my intern,” Jones, D-Chicago, told Omar Maani as the pair dined at a Chicago steakhouse in July 2019. “That’s it.”
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217 Today: Investigative reporters discuss possible cancer cluster in Piatt County
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how community members are raising concerns about the rates of brain cancer in Piatt County, but advocates say Illinois’ public health department has been slow to investigate.
