Illinois law requires transparency when police kill people. Many cases stay in the dark
Illinois promised answers after fatal officer-involved shootings and other deaths at the hands of law enforcement. But some prosecutors stay silent.
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Champaign announces appointment of new Deputy City Manager
The City of Champaign is continuing to navigate changes in leadership with the appointment of a new Deputy City Manager. The move comes after the promotion of the current deputy manager Joan Walls to the position of City Manager.
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‘Significant milestone’: Champaign appoints first African-American city manager
Joan Walls has worked for Champaign’s government for 24 years. Her experience earned her unanimous support from the city council.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Dec. 05 – Dec. 09
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, December 5 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Parkland College, Champaign Details: Opening night of this heartwarming musical…
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Holiday fun returns to Allerton Park with some extended hours
A popular local holiday event is coming back this year to Allerton Park and Retreat Center.
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Chapter 8 Fallout- An Uncertain Path Forward
What does the land between the Jordan
River and the Mediterranean Sea look like in year 2048, 100 years after the founding of the state of Israel? -
Meteorologists: Light snow and bitter cold to continue this week
Snow and low temperatures are expected this week in central Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Nov. 28 – Dec. 01
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, November 28 57th Annual Turkey Trot Time: 8 a.m. (Sign-in begins) | 9 a.m. (1-mile run/walk/roll begins) Location: Crystal Lake Park,…
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Chapter 7 Fallout- Where is the limit?
Last fall – as the death, suffering and destruction in Gaza mounted – local residents described the numbing effect of prolonged grief and how Israel’s response to October 7 had led them to rethink their support for the state of Israel.
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First snow of fall underway but you will not need a shovel
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Peoria, Champaign, Danville, and several other cities across central and southern Illinois. 1-2 inches of snow is possible as well.
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Local food bank provides livestock feed to North Carolina farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene destroyed vast acres of crops in North Carolina, leaving local livestock farmers struggling to secure enough feed for their cattle to survive the winter.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Nov. 21 – Nov. 24
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, November 21 The Hip Hop Nutcracker Time: 7 p.m. Location: Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington Details: A contemporary…
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Trump, Senate Republicans upset about plans to confirm judges before new administration takes power
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told colleagues this week that they should confirm as many judges as possible before the new year begins. However, President-elect Donald Trump is unhappy.
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Chapter 6: Fallout-Media and Mental Health
The October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas not only marked a new beginning in the decades old Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it also ushered in a new era of social media.
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Sean Grayson, who killed Sonya Massey, committed misconduct at prior jobs. Another one of his cases just got dropped
Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who killed Sonya Massey, was accused of misconduct while employed at Central Illinois police departments. Some whose complaints were disregarded are speaking up about the harm that could have been prevented.
