Stratton’s top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against Trump
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has one priority if she is elected to the U.S. Senate in 2026: fighting back against President Donald Trump’s policies.
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217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 01 – May 04
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
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Illinois crumbles in extra innings, losing to Eastern Illinois University
The Fighting Illini softball team was unable to complete a come-from-behind victory against Eastern Illinois University Wednesday evening, losing 4-3 in extra innings.
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Faculty members urge University of Illinois to join Big Ten mutual defense compact
Under the “mutual academic defense compact,” participating schools would share financial and legal resources in the face of any challenges from the federal government.
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‘Celebrating Africa’ event highlights North African and Arab belonging at the University of Illinois
Attendees of the “Celebrating Africa” event on on April 25 were transported to Africa with Zimbabwean music, dances and the aromas of authentic dishes like Senegalese jollof, Egyptian koshari, Ethiopian injera, Moroccan mint tea, and South African specialties. Each plate told a story of migration and shared history.
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Chatham Strong: A community deals with tragedy
Chatham residents experience grief and shock in the aftermath of an accident that killed four young people after a driver slammed into an after school childcare center.
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Got your Real ID? Millions of Midwesterners still don’t have the new, more secure cards
After May 7, people age 18 and older who want to travel domestically by air and enter certain federal buildings will need to present a Real ID or a valid passport.
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217 Today: The federal library department has put almost all of its staff on leave. What does that mean for your town’s library?
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how the Trump administration’s recent cuts could jeopardize services offered by local libraries.
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Driver of deadly crash at after-school camp is a former State Police employee
Four children were killed and six injured, with one in critical condition.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 01 – May 04
Listen to Steve Morck 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, May 1 Good House Keep at Krannert Art MuseumTime: 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.Location: Champaign, ILDetails: Dance work by Anna Sapozhnikov inspired by…
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after he tries to fire board members
President Trump opened up a new front in his assault on public media on Monday, asserting that he was removing three of the five board members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin
Duckworth’s endorsement comes after Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Stratton on Friday, one day after she entered the Senate contest.
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Trump marks his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan, a state rocked by his tariffs
President Trump told Time Magazine of his first 100 days, “I think that what I’m doing is exactly what I’ve campaigned on.”
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University of Illinois Pro-Palestinian protests one year later: Felony charges, new policies and fear
One year later, the campus’ political climate is in a much different place. For many students, their decision to speak out has taken a toll.
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Police say driver likely did not target after-school camp in crash that killed 3 kids and 1 teen
The car left a road, crossed a field and smashed into the side of the building in the small city of Chatham on Monday afternoon, Illinois State Police said in a statement.
