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

IPM News November 7, 2025
DCFS

Family advocates praise Illinois bill that gives parents more transparency in child abuse investigations

Illinois Public Radio June 8, 2026
People are sitting and raising their hands.

As people protest data centers across the Heartland, lawmakers rush to regulate development

Abigail Bottar June 8, 2026

Federal indictment alleges a former Champaign County Board member wrongfully collected unemployment benefits

IPM News
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Violence kills Champaign teen, large fight in Urbana results in two arrests

IPM News June 6, 2026
Rantoul Water Tower

Combe Incorporated invests $30 million to expand Rantoul facility, with $5 million state grant

Fernanda Romero June 5, 2026

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

March 13, 2026
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Yankee Ridge students head to Sola Gratia Farm for the last time this spring – with the program’s future uncertain

May 22, 2026

This week could be the last Friday on the Farm, because the grants supporting Urbana District 116’s Farm to School program run out at the end of June.

Chancellor Charles Isbell responds to interview questions in an armchair in his office. He is wearing tweed orange suit jacket with a blue button up underneath.

Chancellor Charles Isbell reflects on his first year at U of I, looks ‘towards the future’

May 21, 2026

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had a record-breaking year, from awards and accolades, to the Illini making it to the Final Four. Chancellor Isbell is using this all as momentum for the next academic year.

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Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks

May 21, 2026

Bill seeks to ban pistols with certain designs that can be modified into automatic weapons

West Main Street Development

Contentious housing project in Urbana divides city council members, residents

May 21, 2026

During a Monday Committee of the Whole meeting, the city considered a developer proposal to build a four-story apartment building on West Main Street just north of Boneyard Creek.

Rep. Marcus Evans

When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that

May 21, 2026

Illinois bills would give school support workers access to summer unemployment benefits.

A group of people sing together on a stage in a church.

A celebration of love: Local singing group’s upcoming spring concert to feature wide array of music

May 21, 2026

Enjoy a collection of songs celebrating love at The Chorale’s spring concert this weekend.

Urbana superintendent questions researchers’ ranking of district test scores

May 20, 2026

New national data by Stanford researchers presents Urbana as one of the lowest-performing school districts in Illinois.

Duckworth

Illinois’ U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Congress must curtail war in Iran

May 20, 2026

The Democratic senator’s remarks came one day after the U.S. Senate voted to take up a resolution that would limit the president’s ability to continue war efforts in Iran without congressional approval.

Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86

May 20, 2026

Frank was the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out, and also the first to marry a same-sex partner.

Death Cafe Discussion

Life, death and everything in between: Public dialogues provide space for grief in C-U

May 20, 2026

Death Cafe will continue to be held the third Monday of every month.

A man plays an instrument at a performance.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois May 21 – May 24

May 20, 2026

Jazz in the Park, musicals for children and adults, and architectural tours are all happening in central IL this weekend.

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Public health officials address hantavirus questions on 21st Show

May 19, 2026

Two local public health officials discussed how people can get exposed to Hantavirus and what protective measures are helpful on the 21st Show.

NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding

May 19, 2026

The network is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees, mostly within newsgathering desks in the newsroom.

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