A Dialogue on strategies for Democrats to win voters back
This segment revisits a conversation from “The 21st Show.” IPM’s Brian Mackey spoke with Stacey Abrams in May on the current state of the democratic party.
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Champaign-Urbana residents unite for ‘Be the Light’ protest
People lined the streets of Champaign and Urbana Thursday night to show support for those hurt by federal policies under the Trump administration.
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Carbon sequestration and the Mahomet Aquifer: scientists break down what you need to know
Carbon sequestration’s use is expanding on a large, commercial scale. Here’s what experts say people need to know about the controversial technology.
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217 Today: Scientists are debating the risks of carbon sequestration under sole-source aquifers
In today’s deep dive, state lawmakers are calling for a partial ban on carbon sequestration over concerns that it could contaminate drinking water in important resources like the Mahomet Aquifer. But some scientists say those risks are minimal.
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Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law
Medicaid cuts are expected to hit rural hospitals the hardest.
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Path to affordable home ownership available through Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County program
The program offers a zero mortgage rate, making repayment affordable for selected applicants.
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Danville theater looking to raise $30,000 for fundraising campaign, launching new film festival this summer
The Fischer Theatre, which was reopened in 2019 following renovations, has undergone organizational changes to keep the historic building operating amid financial struggles.
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New Hampshire judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision after an hour-long hearing and said a written order will follow. The order will include a seven-day stay to allow for appeal.
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217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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‘The stress starts to leave the body.’ Meet Galesburg’s roving therapy dogs
They provide companionship and emotional support to people of all ages and backgrounds who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stressful life situations, health crises, and loneliness.
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What is going wrong – and what can improve for students with disabilities in Champaign public schools?
Public schools in Champaign are using a new report to change their approach to teaching students with disabilities.
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Champaign County reaches a deal with employees on a new contract, averting a strike
Workers called off a strike for Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that includes salary increases as well as reductions in healthcare costs and other benefits.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13
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 10 Coffee and a Craft: Beginner Knit for AdultsTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Douglass Branch Library, Champaign, ILDetails: Monthly summer workshop….
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Large number of people missing in Texas floods clouds the full toll of the catastrophe
Crews used backhoes and their bare hands Wednesday to dig through piles of debris that stretched for miles in the search for more than 160 people believed to be missing in the flash floods that laid waste to the Hill Country region of Texas.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now
In a statement, Harrison Fields, a White House spokesman, called the court’s decision “another definitive victory for the President and his administration.”
