In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, Springfield will test a new way to handle mental health calls
Massey’s death at the hands of police has prompted calls for change, but would those changes have been enough to prevent her killing? Sonya Massey,
American Water temporarily pauses billing after suffering cyberattack
The parent company of Illinois American Water is pausing billing after its computer systems were breached by hackers last week. American Water said in a filing
Hospitals brace for IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene closes N.C. manufacturing plant
Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for a potential shortage of intravenous fluids, also known as IV fluids, after Hurricane Helene brought the country’s biggest
Illinois AG Kwame Roul takes legal action against TikTok to protect young users
CHICAGO– Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office filed a lawsuit against TikTok for its “harmful business practices targeting children and allegedly deceiving the public” about
‘Trying to hold on to hope’: Local Jewish and Palestinian communities remember October 7 one year later
CHAMPAIGN– Vigils and gatherings were held around the country and in Champaign Monday to mark one year since an attack by Hamas killed about 1,200
Tips from U of I experts on how to protect yourself from deepfakes during election season
With the election less than a month away, deepfakes are a growing concern. AI-generated images, videos and audio recordings are being used to spread misinformation,
Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris
The center of the storm could come ashore Wednesday in the Tampa Bay region, which has not endured a head-on hit by a major hurricane in more than a century.
Chapter One: Fallout-October 7
One year ago today, Hamas militants killed more than 1,200 men, women and children and kidnapped more than 200 others after entering Israel from
ADM stops carbon injection as its Decatur facility remains under federal scrutiny
Company identified ‘anomaly’ in monitoring well After identifying an underground carbon dioxide leak earlier this year, agribusiness giant ADM found a further “anomaly” in one
Middle East latest: Palestinian militants in Gaza fire rockets into Israel as it marks Oct. 7
Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday as mourners marked the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack, without disrupting a
Champaign Park District hosts Halloween costume giveaway, promoting sustainability and inclusivity
The Champaign Park District hosted its 8th annual Halloween costume giveaway on Saturday, offering people of all ages the chance to find something fun for
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
Michael Madigan is charged in a multimillion dollar racketeering and bribery scheme, some involving Illinois’ largest utility. The Chicago Democrat was once considered the most powerful force in Illinois politics.
Artist traci kato-kiriyama reflects on trauma, healing and collective care during U of I residency
A few years ago, traci kato-kiriyama found herself in an exchange with an online seller, trying to recover a trunk that belonged to their family.
Blue lines and Black lives, a look at police misconduct, and a continued conversation with the Urbana police chief and trauma researcher Alesha Lewis
Could a new database dedicated to tracking police misconduct bring more accountability for law enforcement? And what are the police departments in Champaign-Urbana doing to increase safety?
UPDATE: University of Illinois food and building service workers vote for new contract, officially ending strike
Updated at 4 PM on Oct. 3, 2024 CHAMPAIGN — Custodial and dining workers at the University of Illinois have voted to accept the administration’s
Ohio girl concedes cutting off tanker that spilled chemical last year in Illinois, killing 5
The tanker, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, left the road and jackknifed when the girl passed it in her family’s minivan. The truck spilled much of the load in Teutopolis, a community about 74 miles south of Champaign.
Whooping cough cases in Illinois nearly five times higher than last year, CDC reports
As of Sept. 21, 1,058 cases of the highly contagious respiratory disease have been reported in the state this year, nearly five times higher than
UPDATE: In-person classes resume at Danville District 118, no ‘credible threat’ found by police
DANVILLE – School resumed as normal at Danville District 118 Thursday after the district transitioned to an E-learning day Wednesday due to a report of
Prosecutors lay out new evidence in Trump election case, accuse him of having ‘resorted to crimes’
A newly unsealed court filing lays out fresh details from the landmark criminal case against the former president. It argues that the former president is not entitled to immunity from prosecution.
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 03 – Oct. 06
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45
Dozens of U of I students gather Tuesday night for VP debate watch party
Nearly 50 students gathered at the Illini Union Tuesday night to watch the Vice Presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim
Madigan judge refuses to toss counts after Supreme Court ruling limited bribery law
U.S. District Judge John Blakey handed down his ruling less than a week before the former Illinois House Speaker is set for trial. The judge
Danville District 118 schools transition to E-learning day after report of threat
DANVILLE -A report of a threat on social media led Danville School District 118 to transition to an E-learning day Wednesday. The school district made
U of I grad running as write-in candidate for congress
URBANA – A candidate for Illinois’ 13th congressional district is now running as a third-party write-in candidate. Chibu Asonye, 27 grew up in Chicago and
Middle East latest: Fears of wider war in Middle East grow as Israel and Iran trade threats
The Middle East moved closer to a long-feared regional war Wednesday, a day after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel and Israel said it began
Vance and Walz keep it civil in a policy-heavy discussion: VP debate takeaways
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance focused their criticism on the top of the ticket on Tuesday as they engaged in a policy-heavy discussion
Walz and Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
Both Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, focused many of their attacks at the top of the ticket, as is traditional for VP debates.
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, US calls it a severe escalation
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Iran fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel.
In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired with a DUI on his record
Former Sheriff Jack Campbell retired amid scrutiny of his personnel decisions. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he
Chicago dance group teaches U of I community new steps to improve mental health
URBANA – A group has Champaign-Urbana residents dancing away with new moves by teaching them a beloved Chicago tradition. The Era Footwork Collective came to
What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will meet Tuesday in the lone vice presidential debate of the 2024 election, bringing together undercards who have spent two
One dead, one critically injured after shooting at ‘pop-up party’ near Illinois State University campus
NORMAL – One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting near the Illinois State University campus during homecoming weekend. The incident
The Latest: Helene’s death toll rises to more than 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities
A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service
Champaign County to provide free gun locks and safes as part of new firearms safety initiative
URBANA – Champaign County is launching a new grant-funded program, which will provide free gun locks and safes for residents. The county has been awarded
Singleton, Allen score TDs as No. 9 Penn State beats No. 19 Illinois 21-7
Illinois started fast but couldn’t make the adjustments necessary to escape Penn State’s speed on defense as the game wore on.
Behind the hiring: Expanding diversity in employment on university campuses
Find out what the university is doing to hire more effectively, and see how someone can earn employment through the university with or without a degree.
High winds expected Friday as remnants of Helene move into Central Illinois
WInd Advisory is in effect from now until Saturday at 1pm for Champaign, De Witt, Macon, McLean, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties.
Having trouble fighting the Sunday scaries? Illini Run Club can help
The Main Quad at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign usually stays sleepy on weekend mornings without the hustle and bustle of students walking to
U of I students feel the effects of SEIU strike, other campus unions rally with building and service workers
URBANA – The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign has closed a dining hall and stopped serving hot food at campus stores while building and food
Voice of the Voter: U of I students consider many crucial issues following Presidential debate
Some University of Illinois students are doubling down on their ballot picks following the Presidential debate held on September 10 between Vice President Kamala Harris,
Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Wednesday passed a temporary measure that keeps government agencies funded into December, avoiding a shutdown for now while punting final
Braver Angels’ mission: To bridge the partisan divide and promote active listening
With the 2024 election approaching, Braver Angels, a non-profit organization, is working to bridge the partisan divide and bring Americans together by teaching them how
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Sep. 26 – Sep. 29
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 – Wednesdays at 6:45 and 8:45
Illinois juvenile detention centers facing hundreds more sex abuse claims
Over 200 more men and women say they were sexually abused as children at Illinois juvenile detention centers, joining hundreds of others who previously joined
Court records show two Springfield insiders profited from a controversial state government program
Two longtime Springfield political insiders — a retired Democratic lawmaker and a Republican lobbyist — were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars each through an
‘A beautiful light’: Illinois congressional lawmakers honor memory of 6-year-old Palestinian American boy killed in hate crime
WASHINGTON – Several congressional lawmakers from Illinois are celebrating a resolution that was passed by the Senate to honor the memory of Wadea Al-Fayoume, a
Want to know a police officer’s job history? There’s a new tool for that from Invisible Institute
The non-profit journalism organization Invisible Institute has launched a new tool that allows people to look up police employment history. The National Police Index, created in partnership
Illinois and Indiana are both 4-0 and sitting atop the Big Ten standings
The last time Indiana and Illinois finished the same season with winning records was in 2007 — Indiana was 7-6, Illinois was 9-4. Illinois has big wins over Kansas and Nebraska.
Champaign man arrested for making threats against local college
CHAMPAIGN – A Champaign man was arrested Tuesday after making violent threats against a local college campus. Champaign Police arrived at 9:06 a.m. to Parkland
Illinois celebrates dispensary openings while manufacturers face significant challenges
State touts diversity report, but most specialty cannabis businesses have not become operational While Illinois’ cannabis market is booming and the state has made
Illinois Supreme Court rulings address FOID seizures, hospital room privacy
Justices unanimously overturn decision that would have voided part of FOID law SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court last week vacated a lower court ruling
FBI investigating after Illinois, more than a dozen other election offices receive ‘suspicious’ package
The Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield was evacuated Friday after receiving a suspicious package — joining a growing list of election offices that have been targeted
Bird flu outbreaks made egg prices more expensive. Here’s what to know
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is projecting that egg prices will decrease in the coming months. But experts said that all depends on whether
Champaign mayor to serve as head of Illinois Municipal League
CHAMPAIGN – The mayor of Champaign has been elected to serve as President of the Illinois Municipal League for a one-year term. Mayor Deborah Frank
Low Mississippi River levels are again making it more expensive to transport crops in the Midwest
River barges are an efficient way to move crops — 15 barges can hold about as much grain as 1,000 semi-trucks. But low river
Prairie home companions: Why more farmers are planting native landscapes in their crop fields
While corn and soybeans dominate the Midwestern landscape today, some farmers are integrating strips of native prairie back into their fields. This conservation practice has
University of Illinois dining and custodial workers go on strike
Food and building service workers, represented by Service Employees International Union Local 73, at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign went on strike Monday morning.
The art of undoing, embracing us: The Natural Hair Movement
Today, Dialogue untangles the myths behind natural hair and dives into spaces made for the community by the community.