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

IPM News November 7, 2025
Pam Bondi

Attorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJ

NPR April 2, 2026
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Illinois Public Media and the College of Media team up to offer teen podcast workshops

Reginald Hardwick April 2, 2026
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Why the Illinois men’s basketball team’s European recruitment strategy has paid off

Arjun Thakkar
Illinois State Police car

State Police vehicle fleet will take 18 years to replace as costs rise, ISP director says

Capitol News Illinois April 2, 2026
A group of people climb a bronze statue at dusk. Many people hold signs that say, "Final Four."

University of Illinois police prepare for Saturday’s Final Four game

Abigail Bottar April 2, 2026

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

March 13, 2026
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David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn

March 19, 2026

David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

A Champaign County ballot drop box along the side of a road.

After Illinois’ primary election, here is who will be on the ballot in November

March 19, 2026

Illinois’ November midterm election is taking shape as results are coming in for statewide, congressional and local primaries.

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Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller

March 19, 2026

Four Democrats fought to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza.

A view of Carle Hospital's main entrance in Urbana

Carle, Christie Clinic to launch new endoscopy center in Champaign this summer

March 19, 2026

Carle Health and Christie Clinic say the Champaign Endoscopy Center will expand access to digestive healthcare and offer colonoscopy and upper endoscopy services.

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Gas prices are surging. Farm groups say American ethanol could help ease the pain

March 19, 2026

Agriculture leaders and producers are urging Congress to allow year-round sales of fuel made with up to 15% ethanol, which they say could boost domestic demand for corn — and offer a cheaper gas option for U.S. drivers this summer.

Super PAC scorecard — how outside spending groups fared in efforts to influence Illinois primary voters

March 19, 2026

An unprecedented influx of special interest money into primary races led to mixed results for big industries on election night.

A student farming program is expanding in urban schools. Here’s what city kids get out of FFA

March 19, 2026

Program advisors say students are learning skills that can help them work in a wide range of industries — from biotech to cosmetology.  

Champaign County Board Member Jeff Wilson's headshot (left). Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski speaks into a microphone (right).

Budzinski, Wilson to face off in general election for Illinois’ 13th congressional district

March 18, 2026

Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski beat political newcomer Dylan Blaha, and Republican Champaign County Board Member beat Joshua Loyd, who previously ran against Budzinski two years ago.

Darren Bailey

Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026

March 18, 2026

Republican voters in Illinois have once again chosen former state Sen. Darren Bailey as their candidate for governor, giving him a second chance to unseat incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker in November.

Croke leads Democratic comptroller race as downstate voters dominate GOP primaries

March 18, 2026

State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, held a 24,000-vote lead with 83 percent of votes reporting as of 10 p.m. — a roughly 2.4% advantage over state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago.

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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Mar. 19 – Mar. 22

March 18, 2026

A discussion with an award-winning author, a presentation and hike about snakes, a race through a state park, and more are all happening in central Illinois this weekend.

Juliana Stratton

Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate

March 17, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting members of the U.S. House to

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Illinois U.S. Reps. Bost, Budzinski and Miller win their primaries

March 17, 2026

All three Metro East members of Congress won their party’s primary contest on Tuesday and will advance to the general election.

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