Illinois extends win streak with a 6-4 victory against Indiana State University
The Fighting Illini Softball hosted their second home game of the season with a 6-4 win against the Indiana State Sycamores.
Partisan politics infiltrating non-partisan local Illinois elections
Illinois Democrats backing candidates in new strategy to get involved in all elections.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Mar. 13 – Mar. 16
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui 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, March 13 Live music at Gallery Art BarTime: 7:00 p.m.Location: UrbanaDetails: Featuring performances by OTNES, KASIA, and Lys Allen. Friday, March 14 (Pi…
Small town grocery stores face unique challenges. Some Midwest states are trying to help
More states in the Midwest and Great Plains are trying to support rural, independent grocery stores through tailored grant programs.
Closing Market Report turns 40 years old
The Closing Market Report turned 40 years old this year.
217 Today: Small town grocery stores face unique challenges. Some Midwest states are trying to help
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how some Midwest states are trying to help small town grocery stores.
Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage
Annual educators’ survey showed lack of applicants, salary issues and poor working conditions among main causes.
Midgets no more? Bill would require Freeburg High School to change its mascot
A bill introduced in the Illinois General Assembly would prohibit public schools from using discriminatory references to disabilities as mascots — requiring Freeburg High School to phase out Midgets by 2028. Little people with dwarfism consider the term to be dehumanizing and derogatory. “We don’t want to erase history,” said Shelby Holloway, co-director of Mascots Matter, a national…
‘Danville’s Got Talent’ shines a spotlight on the city’s vibrant performing arts community
The city of Danville hosted its annual “Danville’s Got Talent” show at the Fischer Theater Friday night, showcasing a variety of talents and genres. Fifteen local performers competed in youth and adult divisions for cash prizes.
217 Today: Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers the hardest
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how Trump’s funding cuts are hitting early-career researchers.
Rallying for research: C-U community members express concern over recent federal orders
Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Friday to rally against President Donald Trump’s attempts to freeze federal funding. They held picket signs and chanted, “Stand up, fight back,” and “Elon Musk has got to go.”
A Dialogue on the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
This segment of Dialogue goes inside the first public bus tour of the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail. Then, a conversation on preserving African American history with the Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Christina Strutt.
Tracing Carnival’s origins and its path to the Midwest
Carnival is more than just a celebration; it’s a story of rich history, cultural identity and community. So how did these traditions find their way to the Midwest?
Jakucionis’ 3-pointer completes Illinois’ rally for 88-80 win over No. 18 Purdue
Will Riley led five Illinois players in double figures with 22 points. Tre White had 20 points and nine rebounds.
Illinois opened their first game at home with a win against Saint Louis University, 5-0
Illinois pitcher Karley Yergler only allowed three hits all game and had three strikeouts.