Voice of the Voter Ep. 1: 18 & Eligible to Cast Ballot (May 2024)
Before President Joe Biden left the race in July, IPM’s David Pierce checked in with young people as part of our “Voice of the Voter”
Photo Gallery: See Fighting Illini’s opening season blowout at Memorial Stadium
The Fighting Illini Football team blasted past Eastern Illinois 45-0 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
Luke Altmyer’s four touchdown passes leads Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0
Four Eastern Illinois turnovers were turned into 24 points by the Illini.
Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign
The CNN interview comes as voters are still trying to learn more about the Democratic ticket under an unusually compressed time frame. Joe Biden stepped down just five weeks ago.
Principal of Urbana’s new multilingual school: ‘It’s really refreshing’
URBANA – About 16 % of the 300,000 English learners in Illinois are taking public school classes to become bilingual in both their first language
Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program
Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022 An Illinois law intended to help people with mental illness
73-year-old man reported missing found in Champaign: Police
URBANA — A man reported missing on Thursday was found Friday morning unharmed, according to Urbana Police. An individual who identified herself as the sister
Families have mixed feelings as Urbana opens its first fully multilingual school
URBANA — Felix Ayanbode has statistics at his fingertips for why his daughter should learn multiple languages. His first grader, Faith, is learning to be
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws
New entrants to marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 29 – Sep. 01
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Temperatures drop slightly, thunderstorms expected this week
Illinoisans are catching a little break from the extreme heat seen earlier this week with temperatures soaring to the 100’s. An Excessive Heat Warning
At America’s longest-running Black rodeo, ‘real cowgirls and cowboys’ carry on a rich history
The longest-run Black rodeo in the nation, the Roy LeBlanc Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo takes place every year in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. This year, hundreds of
Jack Smith files superceding indictment against Trump in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors filed a superceding indictment in the federal criminal case against Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, after the Supreme Court granted the former president
Longtime Harris supporters do victory lap for their candidate at DNC
CHICAGO – On a cold morning in late 2019, Illinois state Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, boarded a bus bound for Iowa to knock doors for
Jay Pearce, longtime public broadcaster, dies at age 69
Jay Pearce, a member of the WILL Radio staff from 1998 to 2009, has died at the age of 69.
Excessive Heat Warning Tuesday 11am-8pm
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected.
Some University of Illinois first-year students disappointed with temporary housing
University housing said the number of first-year students who signed contracts for dorm rooms was larger than anticipated.
Is it worth it? Black culture and its current crisis
Sidney Madden, Corey Antonio Rose and gospel music icon Yolanda Adams spoke with the Dialogue team during the August 2024 NABJ conference in Chicago.
Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump’s candidacy
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination on
Voices of 2024 DNC Delegates
Thousands of delegates from around the country representing various causes and organizations from all walks of life are attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention in
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 22 – Aug. 25
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Walz’s night, Bill Clinton’s dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president, Bill Clinton, and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, little known outside his state
Illinois banking on transfers, experience to erase the memories of a frustrating season
The Illini welcome several key transfers and have quarterback Luke Altmyer heading into his second season as the expected starter.
Chicago’s top cop defends West Loop arrests as protest organizer calls officers ‘thugs’
Hugs and warm food greeted more than a dozen people released from custody Wednesday morning, the day after protesters clashed with Chicago police in the
In primetime DNC speech, Pritzker leans into role of benevolent billionaire
CHICAGO – Cheered on by an Illinois delegation watching from the floor of the United Center, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday night embraced an identity
Looking back at 1968 DNC: How is the history relevant to 2024 DNC?
As the DNC heads into its third day in Chicago, thousands of people continued to protest U.S. support for Israel as it wages war against
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
The Democratic National Convention’s second night served up a double dose of Obama firepower for Vice President Kamala Harris.
What to watch as the Democratic National Convention enters its second day in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention heads into its second day on Tuesday. With President Joe Biden having addressed delegates, the week’s full focus now turns
Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC
IPM News producer Christine Hatfield covers the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention ‘s first night showcased speeches from the last
Pastor-led grocery store officially opens in Danville food desert
With help from a state grant, Carle Health and other partners, Heavenly Square is bringing fresh ingredients to an area of Danville where they were inaccessible before.
Watch Live: Democrats will honor Biden while pivoting to Harris on first day of convention
A refreshed Democratic Party is gathering for a valedictory speech from President Joe Biden, whose decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy with Vice President Kamala Harris′ rise to the top of the ticket.
Protesters rally outside of Democratic National Convention as Chicago officials pledge to keep peace
CHICAGO — Protesters rallied outside the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday, saying they were determined to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza
At the DNC: Protests begin, Harris arrives in Chicago and Biden speaks Monday night
A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week with a convention that opens Monday.
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here’s how to watch it
CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party
Watch party for Kamala Harris’ DNC nomination acceptance planned at Soldier Field
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on the Scott Northern Wake Campus of Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza ceasefire
CHICAGO — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights,
As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlight
CHICAGO — As the American city that has hosted more political conventions than any other, Chicago has pretty much seen it all. Presidential candidates have
Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will give the keynote address Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, making a symbolic handoff of his
Illinois Republicans see Harris’ polling surge as ‘honeymoon period’ that’s destined to end
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans say they are still as united about the upcoming election as they were at their national convention in Milwaukee last month,
The government spends millions in food deserts to open grocery stores. Why aren’t they surviving?
More than 100 people congregated in the parking lot of Rise Community Market on its opening day a little over a year ago. As they
Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
SPRINGFIELD — President Joe Biden is set to sign a proclamation Friday to designate a national monument at the Springfield, Illinois, site of the 1908
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 15 – Aug. 18
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Pritzker signs law allowing digital driver’s licenses among hundreds of other bills
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a measure designating the “giant puffball” as the state’s mushroom after signing hundreds of bills on Friday, completing action
Yolanda Adams shares ways Journalists can find peace after NABJ Convention
2024 has been a tumultuous year of news. Journalists and storytellers recently gathered in Chicago at the National Association Of Black Journalists’ (NABJ) convention to
Immigrant farmers often can’t get federal grants to start businesses. These nonprofits are helping
Documentation status, language barriers and lack of information can all create barriers for immigrants to access federal grants. Now a number of organizations are stepping in to provide direct support.
What’s Your Story? Urbana Free Library seeks visual artists for new program starting this fall
URBANA – The Urbana Free Library is looking for local artists to share their work and knowledge for the Artist-in-Residence Program. Three artists will have
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 08 – Aug. 11
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‘Midwestern Nice’ and ‘Fun Dad’ posts abound after Tim Walz is named VP pick
Walz’s Midwestern-dad humor has endeared Harris supporters to the Minnesota governor and father of two, whose national visibility has been on the rise since Harris took over the Democratic ticket.
Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate
Supporters hope the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and congressman can help Harris pick up support in the Midwest.
Demand for raw milk is strong, even as bird flu in cattle adds new concerns about health risks
Raw milk continues to grow in popularity, despite bird flu in dairy cattle bringing increased scrutiny from health experts.
AP Sources: Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, including Gov. Pritzker
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority gathering in Houston, July 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Sangamon County Sheriff defends hiring of Sean Grayson. Experts say he was negligent and missed red flags
This story was originally published by Invisible Institute, IPM Newsroom and Illinois Times The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office hired now former deputy Sean Grayson despite
Who’s who in the prisoner swap that has freed Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison
The Wall Street Journal reporter is among four Americans who will be returning home as part of a massive prisoner swap announced Thursday that involves six nations and two dozen people.
Prisoner swap with Russia frees Americans including Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan
The Wall Street Journal reporter and the former U.S. Marine have been released by Russia in exchange for Russian prisoners held in the U.S. and Europe, in what the U.S. calls a historic prisoner swap.
Local athlete heads to Paris for his fourth Paralympic games
CHAMPAIGN – Athletes around the world are preparing for the Paris 2024 Paralympics that kick off at the end of August. Brian Siemann, a local
With more incoming students than expected, University of Illinois offers returning students $2,000 to move off campus
The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign has more incoming students this year than can fit in its dorms. So, U of I is offering $2,000 – plus 100 meal tickets – to returning students to move off campus.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Aug. 01 – Aug. 04
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Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
As the flow of billions of dollars in federal pandemic-related aid is about to end, many students in Illinois are still struggling to catch up academically from the learning loss that occurred when schools were forced to close.
Pritzker signs birth equity initiative into law, celebrates Medicaid expansion
State-regulated insurance plans will be required to cover midwife services next year.
Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’
Before former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was accused of shooting Sonya Massey after she called police to investigate a prowler, he had a