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

IPM News November 7, 2025

C-U Mass Transit District riders may notice some changes — now and in the future

Illinois Student Newsroom September 14, 2026

‘Culture is a gift’: Welcoming Week kickoff party celebrates C-U’s vibrant immigrant communities

Illinois Student Newsroom September 14, 2026
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America @ 250: Sammy Garduno asks President Trump why he is not doing what he promised

Illinois Student Newsroom

Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender

Capitol News Illinois September 14, 2026
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Duke sneaks a 31-27 win to give Illinois its first loss of the season

Jonathan Mathew September 12, 2026

217 Today: Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller

March 13, 2026
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America @ 250: Diane Lathrop asks what went wrong, and how we keep it from happening again.

September 1, 2026

Mattoon resident Diane Lathrop was born and raised in east-central Illinois. She was valedictorian of the Mattoon Senior High School class of 1971. She attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and, in 2023, retired after more than 40 years in the financial services industry.

Jeff Wilson

GOP congressional candidate Jeff Wilson on tariffs, energy production, and healthcare

August 31, 2026

Jeff Wilson, a Republican and former member of the Champaign County Board, is making a bid to flip Illinois’ 13th congressional district. He makes his case on The 21st Show.

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American ranchers are irked by Trump’s efforts to bring down beef prices: ‘This is a mistake’

August 31, 2026

The Trump administration has tried to lower beef prices for months, but demand, drought and a parasite have foiled its efforts.

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Champaign County Clerk candidates disagree on Trump’s SAVE Act, decline to discuss federal charges

August 31, 2026

Champaign County’s incumbent clerk, Democrat Aaron Ammons, faces a challenge from Republican Alan Anderson. During a candidate forum hosted by IPM, the two discussed election administration and local challenges. They declined to comment on allegations against Ammons in a federal indictment.

A man with white hair wearing glasses, a plaid button down shirt and jeans stands in front of a green John Deere combine. The sky is blue with puffy white clouds.

Squeezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machinery

August 28, 2026

More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at least partly to blame.

Nikki Budzinski

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski discusses her record, makes case for third term

August 27, 2026

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski sat down with the 21st Show’s Brian Mackey to discuss her accomplishments so far and her position on many current issues while seeking another tern.

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Illinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rules

August 27, 2026

The case follows Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration to proceed with restrictions.

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8 taken to hospital after house explosion west of Bloomington

August 27, 2026

The house was burned to the ground in the explosion and resulting fire, according to a WGLT reporter at the scene.

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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts upcoming season celebrates community

August 27, 2026

The 2026-2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts includes musical collaborations, an illusionist, circus acts and more.

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Yes, there’s pesticide on your fruits and veggies. Here’s what scientists say you should do

August 26, 2026

Hundreds of pesticides are legal, but that doesn’t mean that their impacts on health are fully understood. Cleaning produce before eating it reduces your exposure.

Grace Wilken

Urbana City Council’s Ward 6 seat open after incumbent member steps down

August 26, 2026

Southeast Urbana’s incumbent council member Grace Wilken resigned earlier this week. Residents of Ward 6 can apply by September 11 to be appointed to Wilken’s former seat.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois August 27 – 30

August 26, 2026

Back-to-school events, a family resource fair, museum exhibitions, live music and more are coming to central Illinois this weekend.

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Can the WPBL be a long-term success? Yes – if people are patient, experts say

August 25, 2026

Since Aug.1, the Women’s Pro Baseball League has been playing its inaugural season in Springfield. It’s the fifth league of its kind in U.S. history. Its players hope there is no need for a sixth.

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