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

IPM News November 7, 2025
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A U of I student grapples with the fallout of recent ICE raids that led to her brother’s deportation

Stephanie Orellana May 1, 2026
Governor JB Pritzker

Gov. Pritzker pausing public duties after ‘routine’ health procedure

Illinois Public Radio May 1, 2026
A person with short red hair and a black jacket holds a megaphone. In the background are protesters and a camera person.

University of Illinois May Day rally focuses on immigrant student rights

Emily Hays
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Justice Department investigates District 87, Ridgeview and 34 other Illinois school districts over ‘gender ideology’

Illinois Public Radio May 1, 2026
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‘Engaging the community in learning has always been our mission’: Parkland College celebrates 60 years

Illinois Student Newsroom April 30, 2026

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

March 13, 2026
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PHOTOS: Twelve teams of the country’s top male gymnasts compete in qualifiers at State Farm Center

April 18, 2026

NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Tournament April 17-18, 2026 The gymnasts competed in six routines, including floor, pommel horse and rings. In the first qualification, No. 1-seeded

tornado

Tornado reported in Champaign County; multiple electric outages reported after storms move through

April 17, 2026

Tornado warning issued in Champaign County on Friday 9:45-10:30 p.m.

Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

House approves Pritzker initiative to regulate social media algorithms

April 17, 2026

A bill to regulate social media companies and the features they make available to minors is advancing in the Statehouse. Gov. JB Pritzker proposed the bill, which is designed to make social media scrolling less addictive for children.

A woman stands with her arms crossed under an arch.

Regardless of their stance on the war, Iranians in C-U feel silenced by those who disagree with them

April 17, 2026

Some Iranians in the U.S. say they support the war to get rid of the violent Iranian regime. Others are not as hopeful, citing numerous examples of failed external military interventions for democratization of the Middle East.

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Trump wants to slash $5 billion from USDA’s budget. That could hurt rural America, critics say

April 17, 2026

Some close watchers of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s budget aren’t thrilled with the Trump administration’s proposal — but they’re hopeful some of the suggested cuts won’t make it in the final spending plans passed by Congress.

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It’s been 20 years since the NCAA banned Chief Illiniwek from championship games. Some students want U of I to move on

April 16, 2026

The University of Illinois retired Chief Illiniwek in 2007, without picking a new mascot. Native American faculty say the inaction is damaging.

NPR

NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts

April 16, 2026

The gifts arrive at a time of great financial strain for public media.

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Champaign Public Library marks 150 years of growth, access and community impact

April 16, 2026

The library will celebrate its 150th anniversary all year. National Library Week will be one of the biggest celebrations, from April 19 through April 25.

UIS Strike

State higher education budget chair calls the UIS faculty strike ‘unnecessary’

April 16, 2026

While almost daily bargaining sessions have taken place this month, UIS United Faculty President Dathan Powell said the administration is failing to negotiate in good faith.

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate

April 15, 2026

Illinois lawmakers recognize the harms of AI while hearing testimony on dozens of bills.

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CUrbanism Club uses data and art to draw attention to Champaign-Urbana’s housing needs

April 15, 2026

CUrbanism Club used data from the city of Champaign — plus photography, paintings and collages — to highlight steps toward meeting local housing needs. The interactive art exhibit highlighted policies that pose barriers and proposed solutions.

McClain Pramaggiore

7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants

April 15, 2026

Two key figures in the federal corruption case against ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan were ordered released from prison Tuesday just hours after their lawyers argued for a new trial in front of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Severe thunderstorms possible Friday night

April 15, 2026

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue today. Temperatures are expected to dip this weekend. 

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