Parents of 10-year-old girl file federal lawsuit against Taylorville School District over alleged assault
Parents say the district didn’t do enough to protect their daughter after learning of the alleged crime.
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217 Today: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season
In today’s deep dive, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September.
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Trump’s new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois
Champaign-Urbana is home to more than 6,000 Congolese people — and while the vast majority are not affected by the travel ban, many remain afraid they could be targeted by federal immigration officers.
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Suspected Minnesota killer included Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski on hit list
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, said Capitol Police informed her that her name was in Vance Boelter’s notes obtained by authorities.
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Chinese researchers charged with smuggling ‘agroterrorism weapon’ to infect Midwest crops
The FBI and Department of Justice hailed the arrests and charges as crucial in protecting national security and public safety.
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Herff Jones closing its cap-and-gown facility in Champaign, consolidating in Arcola
Herff Jones employs 170-200 workers in Champaign, depending on the time of year, and a similar number in Arcola.
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Federal funding for these ag research labs ended. Now the search is on for new support
The Trump administration paused funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development in January, followed by a near-complete dismantling of the agency this spring, including the Feed the Future program.
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‘I just was scared to feel judged’: Young women reflect on their experiences with menstrual shaming
IPM Student Newsroom reporters interviewed young women in the Midwest about their experiences facing shame, stigma and embarrassment with getting their period.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 19 – Jun. 22
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, June 19 Juneteenth Celebration at Lake Land CollegeTime: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: Lake Land College, Mattoon, ILDetails: Enjoy music, games, giveaways, a…
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217 Today: ‘I just was scared to feel judged’: Young women reflect on their experiences with menstrual shaming
In today’s deep dive, shame tied to menstruation is more common than you might expect. We hear from young women in Illinois about their experiences.
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Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
It’s the largest budget in state history despite cuts and freezes.
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Champaign County planners ask residents to submit photos of unsafe street designs
The county is asking residents in Champaign-Urbana to send in photos of streets, roads and sidewalks that may be dangerous.
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How a Sierra Leonean NGO is tackling period poverty in schools
Tens of millions of girls around the world regularly miss school because of their periods. A local NGO in Sierra Leone is using reusable menstrual hygiene kits and sexual and reproductive health education to keep girls in the classroom.
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Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is in custody after surrendering to police
The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another crawled to officers in surrender Sunday after they located him in the woods near his home, bringing an end to a massive, nearly two-day search that put the entire state on edge.
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217 Today: Thousands join in Urbana’s ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide rallies
In today’s deep dive, period poverty isn’t just about products. It’s also about stigma and the barrier it creates to education, for girls across the globe.
