Dangerous Heat Advisory continues in Illinois through Thursday 7pm
Daytime temperatures will top the 90’s but with high humidity it will feel like 100 to 105 degrees outside.
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Interim Fire Chief selected by City of Champaign
City Manager Joan Walls announced she is appointing Tyler Funk to serve in the role starting July 14, when current Chief Andy Quarnstrom departs for a position in Savoy.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 26 – Jun. 29
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.
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UPDATE: Tornado Watch ends, thousands still without power in Illinois
The Tornado Watch expired at 4 p.m., but there were numerous reports of power outages as well as some damage to structures and buildings as well as knocked down trees around Central Illinois.
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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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Across the U.S. blood donations decrease in summer
Out of 62% of the population eligible to donate blood in the U.S. only 3% did in 2024.
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PHOTOS: Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana
Demonstrators filled the block in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Saturday to protest Donald Trump’s presidency and policies.
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How is your member of Congress voting?
IPM News is tracking how Illinois’ U.S. senators and downstate House members are voting on major pieces of the Trump administration’s agenda.
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WATCH LIVE: Pritzker testifies before Congress on immigration policies in Illinois
This hearing comes as the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has expanded in recent days.
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Illinois lawmakers strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors
The bill’s passage comes a year after APM Reports revealed that dozens of hospitals violated the 49-year-old law.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 12 – Jun. 15
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 12 Juneteenth 2025: Reflections and Reverence CeremonyTime: 12:00 p.m.Location: Urbana City HallDetails: Presentations and workshops to educate the public and celebrate Juneteenth,…
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UW-Madison provost named next chancellor of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Isbell is a computer scientist currently serving as provost of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He’ll join the U of I later this summer, pending approval from the Board of Trustees.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jun. 05 – Jun. 08
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck 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 5 Reparations Town Hall at Church of the Living GodTime: 7:00 p.m.Location: Champaign, ILDetails: Panel of national and local speakers will address…
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Uncertain future for Chinese students causes concern at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
International students who need to renew their expired F-1 or J-1 entry visa may not be able to return to the U.S. if unable to schedule a renewal appointment.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana May 29 – June 01
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Steve Morck 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 29 Walk with a Naturalist – Lake of the Woods Forest PreserveTime: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Mahomet, IL (Buffalo Trace Prairie…
