Urbana appoints new city administrator
Darius White is a former city employee who has held multiple economic development positions.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 31 – Aug. 03
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Patricia Bradford 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, July 31 Sound Bites (Live Concert Series)Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Plaza Stage, Champaign, ILDetails: Weekly Thursday concert series. This week:…
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Trump administration requests voter data from Illinois elections board
The Trump administration sent the Illinois State Board of Elections a letter this week requesting troves of voter data. The request included sensitive information about voters and the state’s efforts to scrub the rolls of ineligible voters.
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217 Today: After husband was deported, a mother alone with three children turns to Trump’s voluntary self-deportation program
In today’s deep dive, a Chicago migrant woman struggles to get by with her three children after her husband was arrested and deported.
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Urbana City Council gives final approval for a new comprehensive plan
The document aims to outline the community’s vision for growth and redevelopment over the next two decades.
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A family came to Chicago seeking asylum. Dad was deported. Now, Mom wants to leave.
The family came for the ‘American Dream.’ The husband says conditions in detention were ‘inhumane.’ The wife has enrolled in the government’s program to self-deport.
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Rural hospitals issue warning in wake of federal cuts
Hospital officials are warning that changes passed in President Donald Trump’s budget and tax bill put them on an unsustainable track that could lead to closures or loss of services in rural communities.
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217 Today: A family came to Chicago seeking asylum. Dad was deported. Now, Mom wants to leave.
In today’s deep dive, a Chicago migrant recently deported to Venezuela says conditions in detention are inhumane.
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs gun safety bills, one fines firearm owners who improperly store guns
The Safe Gun Storage Act requires owners to keep weapons in a locked box around minors and at-risk individuals. Another bill requires law enforcement agencies to use a federal tracing system to track firearms.
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More than a crown: Here’s what becoming Champaign County Fair Queen means to Sophia Hartke
Sophia Hartke didn’t expect to win the Champaign County Fair Queen Pageant on her first attempt. Now, she’s excited for the opportunity to represent her family and her community.
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health District steps in for the summer as school meal programs pause
As local school districts pause their summer food services to prepare for the new academic year, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is stepping up to make sure children have access to meals.
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Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly says she is not worried big spending or endorsements for her opponents will drown out her voice in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat.
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Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ help farmers in the Midwest and Great Plains? It depends
The massive legislation extends tax cuts and increases safety nets for farmers who grow commodities, like corn, wheat and rice. But deep cuts to federal food assistance spending could hurt specialty growers who benefit from programs like Double Up Food Bucks.
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217 Today: Consumer advocate pushes for legislative action regarding State Farm rate spike
In today’s deep dive, State Farm’s recent 27-percent rate hike for Illinois homeowners has prompted calls for regulations in the state. A consumer advocate is supporting state oversight over excessive insurance prices.
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Danville youth aim to find solutions to combat gun violence with upcoming town hall
The event, called “Voices for Change”, will take place on Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. at the Laura Lee Fellowship House.
