In response to military deployment, Pritzker tells Trump: ‘Do not come to Chicago’
The Washington Post reported Saturday that the Pentagon has been considering for weeks deploying the military to Chicago.
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217 Today: Looking back on a century of broadcasting, Jim Meadows retires after years of reporting
In today’s deep dive, after 25 years covering city council meetings, storms and state fairs, Jim Meadows is about to retire from reporting here on Illinois Public Media.
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McLean County judge holds man in custody in homicide of unborn child case
A man from Normal accused of slipping abortion drugs to his girlfriend to prompt a miscarriage against her wishes will remain in custody as he awaits trial.
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WATCH: Pritzker, other Illinois officials address Trump’s threat to send National Guard to Chicago
Governor JB Pritzker hold press conference in response to President Trump’s plans to deploy troops to Chicago.
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As some states prepare to cut junk foods from SNAP, rural grocers face more costs
Grocery stores accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in 12 states will soon have to accommodate new exclusions to the program.
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‘Illegal and costly’: Chicago’s mayor blasts Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard
President Trump suggested he will “straighten out” Chicago next. Mayor Brandon Johnson told NPR that would be “illegal and costly” — but said there are other ways the federal government could help.
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As University of Illinois classes start, Champaign-Urbana chancellor talks about federal funding cuts and his new office decor
Charles Isbell is still getting to know the community, but he’s also preparing for possible attacks from the federal government.
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217 Today: Champaign-Urbana chancellor talks about federal funding cuts and his new office decor
In today’s deep dive, class is back in session at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a new chancellor is on campus.
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‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target city in next crime crackdown
On Friday, Trump mentioned that Chicago could receive similar treatment to Washington, D.C., where 2,000 troops have been deployed. City officials and advocates, meanwhile, slammed Trump’s threats and emphasized drops in violent crime in Chicago.
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A Dialogue with Jelani Day’s mother, four years after his disappearance
Jelani Day, a Danville native who was studying speech pathology at Illinois State University, disappeared on August 24, 2021. His remains were recovered from the Illinois River. His mother spoke with “The 21st Show” host Brian Mackey.
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Pritzker announces ‘first of its kind’ legal hotline for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans
Illinois Pride Connect will come online Monday, offering advice on health care access, identifying documents, housing, government benefits and safety concerns.
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Government | Health | Politics
University of Illinois student activism leads to statewide campus abortion law
Student activists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are celebrating after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new state law they helped enact.
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Public voices opposition to proposed service changes at OSF Healthcare’s Heart of Mary Medical Center
OSF plans to expand behavioral healthcare at its Urbana facility — but multiple community members said they were concerned with the proposal to shift some specialty services to other locations.
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Pritzker signs law expanding lawsuit protections for Illinois news media
The measure was spurred by a former official’s lawsuit against the Chicago Sun-Times in 2021.
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‘Here for the audience and nobody else’: NPR’s Michel Martin discusses career, importance of public media
NPR Morning Edition host talks early hours and the importance of public media with IPM’s Kimberly Schofield.
