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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
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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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WILL CALL: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Apr. 16 – Apr. 19

April 15, 2026

A Tango festival, the last Ebertfest, and an event honoring Earth Day are all happening this weekend in Central Illinois.

Illinois regulators have little power to stop hospital shutdowns. Lawmakers are stepping in.

April 14, 2026

Bills from state Sen. Laura Fine and state Rep. Robyn Gabel would require all hospitals to file plans with the state in case they close or scale back services to make sure patients don’t fall through the cracks.

Christian Mitchell

Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Christian Mitchell on downstate Illinois, data centers, and future goals

April 14, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker picked Christian Mitchell to serve as his running mate as he seeks a third term in office. Mitchell sat down with The 21st Show to discuss why he wants to be lieutenant governor.

UIS Strike

Faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield continues into second week

April 14, 2026

The two sides have been unable to reach an agreement over salary increases despite the help of a federal mediator and eight bargaining sessions having taken place between tenured and tenure-track faculty since the strike began on April 3.

South Mattis and Curtis

South Mattis Avenue in Champaign to close through December for resurfacing, new bike lanes

April 13, 2026

South Mattis Avenue will be closed through December starting this week from Windsor to Curtis Road. Champaign officials say the new design will be easier to maintain and create new options for people who are not driving.

H-2 worker

Trump’s foreign farm worker policy criticized by both unions and ‘America First’ groups

April 13, 2026

Guest farm workers holding H-2A visas are more important than ever for agriculture, especially after President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Savoy Village President John Brown

Savoy celebrates 70 years since the village’s incorporation

April 13, 2026

The village of Savoy turned 70 years old last week. In that time, the town has grown from a few hundred residents to nearly 9,000 people. Officials there are looking forward to future development projects.

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Illinois Men’s Basketball: Wagler to the NBA, other players transferring in and out

April 12, 2026

Wagler thanked the city of Champaign and the university for all the support this season.

Most American prairies are gone. These people are working to bring them back

April 12, 2026

From a field on an Illinois university campus, to rare, untouched land in Texas, here are some efforts to replant once-abundant prairie in the Midwest and Great Plains.

Siebel Center for Design facilitates conversations around AI use for U of I faculty

April 9, 2026

Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a staple in campus life – from generating ideas in classrooms to analyzing data in research labs. But for many college instructors, the rapid rise in AI prompts more questions than answers.

Christine Pierce

One woman’s journey from addiction and homelessness to helping others in C-U

April 9, 2026

People who are homeless face many challenges when it comes to finding housing in Champaign-Urbana. Christine Pierce is drawing from her life experience to support people on their journey to recovery and housing.

Ryan Spain

Illinois Republican lawmakers introduce a bill for a 6-month gas sales tax pause

April 9, 2026

GOP state lawmakers want to lower gas prices in Illinois as the price of gas has risen above $4 a gallon because of the war in Iran.

UIS strike

Solidarity rally held in support of striking UIS faculty

April 9, 2026

Heading into another bargaining session Wednesday afternoon, the UIS faculty strike that began Friday showed no end in sight.

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