217 Today: Bob and Bill Odenkirk discuss Illinois roots and their passion for comedy on Prairie Fire
In today’s deep dive, the main actor of the popular television series Better Call Saul has roots in Illinois.
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Illinois professors face threats after landing on Charlie Kirk group watch list
An online database compiled by Turning Point USA, affiliated with slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, identifies nearly 50 Illinois college instructors it labels “radical professors.”
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Trump on Fourth of July signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ to implement his agenda
President Trump signed a massive tax and spending bill to implement much of his domestic agenda during a celebration for the Fourth of July.
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Gov. JB Pritzker to announce run for third term Thursday, sources say
Pritzker will make his third consecutive statewide campaign official with reelection campaign kickoff events in Chicago and Springfield.
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Suspected Minnesota killer included Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski on hit list
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, said Capitol Police informed her that her name was in Vance Boelter’s notes obtained by authorities.
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Farmers are taking on more debt. Some worry more financial stress could be ahead
Farmers continued to take on more debt through the first quarter of 2025, prolonging a trend from last year. That’s as farm incomes have shrunk over the last couple of years, and some worry President Trump’s tariffs could make economic conditions tougher.
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Airport director says CIRA is strong, stable amid uncertainty elsewhere
Technical troubles at major airports can have trickle down effects in smaller facilities like the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington.
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At Jones trial, jury hears lawmaker bringing colleague into fold of ‘personal benefits’
In recordings the jury will hear Thursday, Jones allegedly agreed to limit his legislation in exchange for the $5,000 and the job for his intern, according to the feds.
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Champaign County April 2025 general election results
Sveral mail-in ballots are expected to arrive in the coming days. Those votes could be decisive in school board, city council and and mayoral races.
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Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup
During his visit with Trump, Zelenskyy had planned to attend sign a deal allowing the U.S. greater access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, then hold a joint news conference. Instead, Ukraine’s leader left the White House shortly after Trump shouted at him, showing open disdain.
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Urbana 2025 primary election results
Urbana voters put DeShawn Williams on the path to becoming the city’s next mayor. Residents also reelected all incumbents currently serving on the City Council.
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WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Jan. 23 – Jan. 26
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, January 23 Backyard BBQ Band Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana Details: Part of Americana…
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Illinoisans prepare to celebrate Hannukah and Christmas on the same date
Rabbi Alan Cook of Sinai Temple in Champaign explains why this holy week means so much to so many.
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial.
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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
The Black, gay actor claimed two men assaulted him, spouted slurs and tossed a noose around his neck. Smollett was on the television drama “Empire,” which filmed in Chicago.
