Gov. JB Pritzker taps Christian Mitchell as lieutenant governor pick in campaign for third term
Mitchell is a former Hyde Park state representative who also served as Pritzker’s deputy governor.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 03 – Jul. 06
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 3 Intuitive Yoga and JournalingTime: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, ILDetails: Part of the weekly series…
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217 Today: Illinois immigrant advocate responds to birthright citizenship ruling and increased immigration enforcement around the state
In today’s deep dive, we’ll bring you a conversation about responses to federal immigration enforcement in Illinois including the recent Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.
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‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
Inside the state’s push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region
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Immigration advocates in Central Illinois face uncertainty, chaos following birthright citizenship ruling
A nonprofit that supports immigrant rights in Central Illinois is urging immigrant families not to panic following Friday‘s U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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217 Today: Champaign substitute teacher among those joining “March to Gaza” protest in Egypt
In today’s deep dive, a woman from Central Illinois just returned from a trip to Egypt. Her journey was part of a campaign to bring food and relief supplies into Gaza.
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A Dialogue on a new Ella Jenkins biography and memoir from Carol Moseley Braun
What do a children’s musician and a U.S. senator have in common? Two new books explore the lives of Ella Jenkins and Carol Moseley Braun, taking a look at their work, public service and their long-lasting contributions.
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Funk, flow and freedom: How the legacy of Black music continues
From gospel to house, jazz to rhythm and blues, Black music has helped shape the foundation of American music, but where did it all start?
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Pandamonium Doughnuts fries its last dough
After serving Champaign for 12 years, Pandamonium Doughnuts is closing its doors for good.
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Hamburgers are safer than hot dogs: Tips for pet care during extreme heat
The ongoing heatwave in the Midwest and eastern U.S. isn’t just deadly for humans, but pets too.
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How northern Illinois teachers are bringing indigenous stories into their classrooms for the first time
This past school year, for the first time, Illinois schools were required to teach a unit on the experience and history of Native people in the state.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order
The majority opinion, written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, didn’t rule on whether President Trump’s executive order violates the 14th Amendment or the Nationality Act. Instead, it focused on whether federal courts have the power to issue nationwide blocks.
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The U.S. sold this tribe’s land illegally. It’s now the latest Native group to get its home back
There are more than 500 miles between the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s tribal reservation in northeastern Kansas and 1,500 acres of mostly prairie in northern Illinois.
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217 Today: Illinois just passed a ‘direct admissions’ bill to simplify the college application process
In today’s deep dive, Illinois lawmakers just passed a bill creating a “direct admission” program to simplify the college application process.
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What to expect from this year’s Champaign County Freedom Celebration
This year’s event will include some changes to its parade route and time.
