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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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UPDATE: Champaign County clerk says 600 people need to watch mail for replacement ballots

Reginald Hardwick October 5, 2026

Urbana School District 116 families help design covered bus stop for Ivanhoe Estates

Emily Hays October 5, 2026

Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since

Illinois Public Radio

Las familias de Urbana Ivanhoe Estates ayudan a diseñar una parada de autobús cubierta para garantizar la seguridad de los niños cuando hace mal tiempo

Emily Hays October 5, 2026

As ‘dual credit’ programs keep growing, it’s easier than ever for Illinois high schoolers to earn early college credit

Illinois Public Radio October 5, 2026

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

March 13, 2026
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C-U Mass Transit District riders may notice some changes — now and in the future

September 14, 2026

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District has made some bus route changes to offer better service to its riders and has taken steps toward the redesign of the Illinois Terminal.

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

September 14, 2026

Community members gathered to celebrate “Welcoming Week” at a kickoff event Friday evening in Urbana.

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

September 14, 2026

The initial statewide public defender will serve a two-year term and receive a salary of $218,400 — equal to that of Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

An Illinois football player catches the ball in the air ahead of a blue and white Duke player.

Duke sneaks a 31-27 win to give Illinois its first loss of the season

September 12, 2026

The Illini’s strong receiving plays were not enough to block a comeback from the Blue Devils as the team lost 31-27 in a sold-out stadium.

Men dressed in formal firefighter attire stand on a stage with a large orange letter I podium and an American flag and ring a silver bell. The stage they stand on is situated on a football field within a large stadium and morning sunlight streams past the clouds into the stadium.

Champaign-Urbana remembers those lost in 9/11 at Gies Memorial Stadium

September 11, 2026

CHAMPAIGN — A memorial at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign honored the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001,

DeShawn Williams

Philo Road Ahead Initiative moves forward with opening of Community Engagement & Violence Prevention Office

September 11, 2026

Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams stands in front of the newly opened Community Engagement & Violence Prevention Office in Urbana on Sept. 10, 2026. He says the goal is to improve safety and help residents connect with the resources they need.

‘Welcoming Voices’ panel highlights immigrant support in Champaign County

September 11, 2026

Several immigrant support agencies teamed up with local officials in Champaign County to host a panel discussion focused on immigrant support and to spread awareness of area resources. The event is part of the “Welcoming Week” – nearly 30 events taking place from Sept. 9 through Sept. 19.

September 11 memorial

IPM News reporter recalls Champaign-Urbana’s reaction to September 11 terror attacks

September 11, 2026

Jim Meadows was a full-time reporter at Illinois Public Media on that day, and he shared some reflections with IPM News and Public Affairs Director Reginald Hardwick earlier this week.

‘Blood is a medicine’: Local boy’s 200 blood transfusions highlight importance of donors amid shortage

September 10, 2026

Amid national and regional blood shortages, ImpactLife hosted a blood drive at the Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as part of the Abbott and Big Ten “We Give Blood” Challenge.

As the U.S. and Canada slap new tariffs on goods, American farmers are stuck in the middle

September 10, 2026

After trade talks between the countries fell apart last month, the Trump administration and Canada’s leaders have rolled out new tariffs on everything from dairy products to machinery.

Michael McCuskey

Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticism

September 9, 2026

Recent ethics investigations raised questions about office’s professionalism.

Central Illinoisans preparing to remember September 11 attacks with ceremonies

September 9, 2026

Ceremonies will remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois September 10 – 13

September 9, 2026

As summer wraps up, concerts, festivals, and art-focused events are all happening in Central Illinois this week.

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