Immigrants helped save this Illinois meatpacking town. Trump cut hundreds from its workforce.
These workers were part of a workforce that has long sustained both the town’s economy and its key role in the country’s food supply chain.
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Bob and Bill Odenkirk discuss Illinois roots and their passion for comedy on Prairie Fire
Brothers Bob and Bill Odenkirk stopped by the studio of the WILL-TV show “Prairie Fire” to talk about their Illinois roots, their professional relationship and their latest work.
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University of Illinois President Tim Killeen discusses international students, academic freedom, and federal challenges on 21st Show
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen addresses several challenges that many educational institutions including U of I is dealing with at the federal level.
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Politicians across party lines pay tribute to former Governor Jim Edgar, who died Sunday
Politicians from across Illinois and different parties are remembering the late Jim Edgar. A Republican who served two-terms as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999 died on Sunday. In February, he announced he was being treated for pancreatic cancer. Below are statements from various leaders. It will be updated as we receive them: Gov. JB…
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Illinois Public Media announces staff layoffs due to federal funding cuts
Two full-time positions at the station are being eliminated and three others will remain vacant, IPM Executive Director Moss Bresnahan told staff on Wednesday.
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Fatal crash in Urbana is the premise for ICE operation in Illinois
The Department of Homeland Security said in the news release that the action is in honor of Katie Abraham, a 20-year-old woman who was killed in a crash outside Carle Foundation Hospital in January.
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WATCH: Pritzker addresses reports of more federal agents, National Guard in Chicago
Reports have indicated ICE will ramp up immigration enforcement in the city this week. The city is also bracing for the possible deployment of the National Guard.
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Rep. Nikki Budzinski discusses National Guard, Gaza, SNAP cuts on The 21st Show
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski sat down with Brian Mackey of Illinois Public Media’s The 21st Show to speak about cuts to food aid and health care as well as her thoughts on the possibility of the National Guard being deployed to Chicago.
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Vying for Senate seat, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton pitches herself on The 21st Show
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton discusses foreign affairs, Medicaid, and tax breaks for middle class on the 21st show as she runs for the U.S. Senate.
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WATCH: Pritzker, other Illinois officials address Trump’s threat to send National Guard to Chicago
Governor JB Pritzker hold press conference in response to President Trump’s plans to deploy troops to Chicago.
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly talks with the 21st Show about her bid for U.S. Senate
Kelly, who was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, shared her positions on immigration, healthcare, foreign conflicts and winning over younger voters.
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Eastern Illinois University to cut ties with PBS after federal funding cuts
The elimination of federal funding calculates to a loss of more than $790,000- nearly 80% of the station’s overall annual operations budget.
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Urbana appoints new Deputy Chief of police
Zachery Mikalik has been with the Urbana Police Department for nearly 18 years,.
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Police continue search for man who allegedly shot two officers in Gibson City while naked
Early Saturday morning, officers with the Gibson City Police Department and Ford County Sheriff’s Department were shot when responding to a report of a naked man walking outside.
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Urbana intersection reopens after crash involving deputy
The officer involved in the crash is in stable condition at the hospital.
