Flags across Illinois lowered for State Trooper killed in Champaign County wreck
28-year-old Corey Thompsen started out as an intern with ISP and became a trooper 5 years ago.
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Sangamon County Sheriff says she will increase vetting for deputies after Sonya Massey killing
This story was originally published by Illinois Times The newly appointed Sangamon County sheriff plans to file records requests to obtain information from public agencies that have employed applicants for jobs as county deputies and correctional officers. Sheriff Paula Crouch also said she will mandate in-person visits to current and past employers, when possible, as…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 17 – Oct. 20
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, October 17 Fall Carnival Time: 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Location: Savoy Recreation Center Details: This free, all-ages event invites families to…
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Widespread frost and freeze conditions possible tonight in Central Illinois
Much of the area is under a frost advisory or a freeze warning tonight.
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Danville gets $1 million to focus on tree planting program
DANVILLE – The City of Danville has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program. This grant will be used in launching a new program, Community Roots: Danville’s Urban Reforestation and Revitalization Plan. “This initiative is designed to enhance tree canopy…
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Chapter Two: Fallout-Through Marginalized Eyes
A year ago, on October 13, Israel began a ground operation in Gaza in response to the devastating attack by Hamas on October 7. The conflict has claimed more than 43,000 lives with some one hundred hostages still being held in Gaza. Now, the regional war the United States has spent a year trying to…
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New proposed rules would lower the bar for stripping police officers of their badges in Illinois
This story is a collaboration between Invisible Institute and IPM News After lengthy delays, Illinois police regulators are one step closer to strengthening their ability to strip officers of their certification to work in law enforcement. The move aims to prevent officers who commit misconduct at one agency from simply moving on to another —…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 10 – Oct. 13
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, October 10 An Evening with Ken Liu Time: 7 p.m. Location: Champaign Public Library Details: Award-winning author Ken Liu, known…
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Nearly 60% of Illinois teachers considering leaving profession, new poll shows
A poll conducted by the Illinois Education Association, the largest education organization in Illinois, indicates that 59% of teachers, higher education professors and education support staff are considering leaving the profession. 500 IEA members were surveyed, according to a news release. This comes in the middle of a teacher shortage in both the state…
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Illinois AG Kwame Roul takes legal action against TikTok to protect young users
CHICAGO– Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office filed a lawsuit against TikTok for its “harmful business practices targeting children and allegedly deceiving the public” about its dangers. The lawsuit stems from a nationwide investigation announced by Raoul in March 2022. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief to address TikTok’s alleged misconduct as well as monetary penalties. In addition…
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Chapter One: Fallout-October 7
One year ago today, Hamas militants killed more than 1,200 men, women and children and kidnapped more than 200 others after entering Israel from the Gaza Strip. In response to the attack, Israel launched a military offensive that has killed more than 41,000 people in Gaza. More than half of those killed were women and…
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UPDATE: In-person classes resume at Danville District 118, no ‘credible threat’ found by police
DANVILLE – School resumed as normal at Danville District 118 Thursday after the district transitioned to an E-learning day Wednesday due to a report of a threat on social media. The school district announced early Wednesday morning that all district buildings and schools would be closed for the day, so police could investigate the matter….
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 03 – Oct. 06
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, October 3 CU Folk and Roots Festival Time: All day Location: Multiple venues across Champaign-Urbana Details: This beloved festival brings…
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Danville District 118 schools transition to E-learning day after report of threat
DANVILLE -A report of a threat on social media led Danville School District 118 to transition to an E-learning day Wednesday. The school district made the announcement early Wednesday morning and said that all district buildings and schools will be closed for the day, so police can investigate. Danville Police detectives located a social media…
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