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.
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NPR journalist’s new book tells humanizing stories of life under current Chinese communist government
For years, NPR’S Emily Feng criss-crossed China, bringing intimate and informative stories about the nation of 1.4 billion people, but in 2022, the country’s government said she could not report from there anymore.
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Unhealthy air alert issued for many Illinois counties due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Those most at risk of getting sick are people with respiratory or pulmonary disorders, as well as children and adults who are active outdoors, according to the state health department.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 31 – Aug. 03
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, July 31 Sound Bites (Live Concert Series)Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Downtown Plaza Stage, Champaign, ILDetails: Weekly Thursday concert series. This week:…
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Heat and storms continue through the weekend
A Flood Watch is in effect for Champaign County and surrounding portions of central Illinois through Sunday at 7pm. Portions of central Illinois are also under a Heat Advisory until Sunday at 7pm.
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Heat advisory in effect in Central Illinois as temperatures expected to hit over 100 degrees
The National Weather Service advises residents to keep hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade and air conditioning, wear light clothing, and avoid outdoor activities from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 24 – Jul. 27
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, July 24 Jazz in the Park: Emma Taylor Trio & TromBariTime: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Morrissey Park, Champaign, ILDetails: Presented by Champaign…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 17 – Jul. 20
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, July 17 Uncorked at Krannert CenterTime: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, ILDetails: Final installment of the…
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 10 – Jul. 13
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, July 10 Coffee and a Craft: Beginner Knit for AdultsTime: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Douglass Branch Library, Champaign, ILDetails: Monthly summer workshop….
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Champaign County workers threaten to strike Wednesday if no deal is reached
A work stoppage on Wednesday could bring county operations to a halt and cause delays for people who have business with Champaign County.
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Central Illinois to see another extreme heat wave during holiday weekend
Starting on Independence Day, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures to reach a peak of 94 degrees with increased humidity.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign – Urbana Jul. 03 – Jul. 06
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, July 3 Intuitive Yoga and JournalingTime: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, ILDetails: Part of the weekly series…
