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Where to find food assistance in Central Illinois as SNAP funding remains in jeopardy

IPM News November 7, 2025
Carter Wood

The primary election is during U of I’s spring break. Some students are working to increase turnout

Illinois Student Newsroom March 11, 2026
Capitol Hill

Here’s where Illinois Republicans running for U.S. Senate stand on three key issues

IPM News March 11, 2026
Knox Poet

Knox College professor turns prairie, loss into poems in ‘Broken Hallelujah’

Illinois Public Radio
Strategic Plan Homeless

Homelessness is a growing problem in Champaign County. A group of local organizations aims to help

Illinois Student Newsroom March 11, 2026
Capitol Hill

Here’s where Illinois Democrats running for U.S. Senate stand on three key issues

IPM News March 11, 2026

217 Today: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 12 – Mar. 15

March 12, 2026
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Viktoria Martinez

The Trump administration tried to freeze federal child care funding for Illinois. How would it impact families using the state’s Child Care Assistance Program?

March 5, 2026

CCAP subsidizes childcare for around 100,000 low-income families in Illinois across thousands of childcare facilities.

basketball players

Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament

March 4, 2026

Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Destiny Jackson added 21, and Illinois beat Wisconsin 82-70 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

blended classrooms U of I law

University of Illinois to ‘blend’ students from inside and outside prison in fall course

March 4, 2026

For the Urbana-Champaign students, the course offers a chance to distinguish myth and reality in information about prisons and prisoners. 

Steve Botsford

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Steve Botsford discusses affordable housing, ICE reform, and foreign affairs

March 4, 2026

Democratic Senate candidate Steve Botsford has a background in government and finance. He shared his views on reforming ICE, creating more affordable housing and war with Iran on the 21st show.

Parkland College

Lockdown lifted at Parkland College following a reported shooting nearby

March 4, 2026

Parkland College said in a social media post a reported shooting occurred at Mattis Avenue and Parkland Way. Community members are being urged to avoid the area. 

Iran

The U.S. sinks Iran’s ships and slams its missile launchers as the war enters Day 5

March 4, 2026

The war with Iran stretched into a fifth day Wednesday, with Israel launching a new wave of strikes in Tehran and the U.S. saying it torpedoed an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka.

Multiple people play a sport on a field.

WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 5 – Mar. 8

March 4, 2026

The first show of Champaign Park District’s Youth Theatre season, a quadball tournament, a choir performance, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

basketball player

No. 11 Illinois Men’s basketball ends its last home game with a win against Oregon

March 3, 2026

The Illini beat the Ducks 80 to 54 and honored senior players, AJ Redd, Kylan Boswell and Ben Humrichous. 

weather graphic

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of Central Illinois

March 3, 2026

Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said that hail up to an inch in diameter is a possibility.

Pritzker

Pritzker denies traveling on Epstein’s plane after Bill Clinton’s since-recanted testimony

March 3, 2026

Clinton spokesperson says president was referring to a foundation trip to Africa.

A proposed Clean Water Act change could remove protections from 80% of American wetlands

March 3, 2026

Environmental advocates say the outlined revision ignores science and threatens water quality, while farm groups argue it offers landowners needed clarity about which parts of their land count as federally protected.

U.S. evacuates diplomats, shuts down some embassies as war enters fourth day

March 3, 2026

The U.S. and Israel kept up their attacks in Iran. Explosions were heard in the Iran’s capital and other parts of the country.

State Farm

State Farm reports strong growth — and shares some of it with policyholders

March 3, 2026

The net worth of State Farm ended 2025 at $170 billion, compared to $145.2 billion at the end of 2024. The increase came from improved operations and growth in investments.

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