Surviving America: Black America’s future in the second age of Donald Trump
With Vice President Kamala Harris securing a majority of the Black vote, what does a second Trump presidency mean for Black Americans?
217 Today: Election-related stress is a thing. Here’s what specialists advise to do
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn how people can alleviate the stress of the election.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
The polls are open today 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Listen to WILL-AM 580, FM 90.9 and Illinois Soul FM 101.1 for results tonight.
Illinois Democrats look to defend congressional seats across the state
To boost turnout, Democrats have put three non-binding advisory questions on the ballot. They cover topics including property tax relief, insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization and election worker interference.
Voice of the Voter: Black men in Champaign County address angst surrounding presidential election
Both presidential campaigns are making their closing arguments in the final days leading up to the election. Conversation online
Illinois faces a $3 billion shortfall in 2026, a new report shows
If the projections hold true, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker could face difficult financial decisions, from increasing taxes to cutting spending.
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
The list of his honors and awards fills 18 pages in his 2001 autobiography “Q,” including 27 Grammys at the time (now 28), an honorary Academy Award (now two) and an Emmy for “Roots.”
217 Today: Southwest Illinois voters to weigh split from Chicago county in secession vote
Monday, November 4, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about a referendum on the ballots of six
Some worry ‘Middle Eastern North African’ census designation will be misused if Trump wins
The category of Middle Eastern North African, or MENA, was added to the U.S. Census earlier this year. It’s a change the MENA community had been trying to achieve since 1997. But with a potential Trump presidency on the horizon, some are concerned that the census might become a tool to fuel xenophobia and target the MENA community.
Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers’ 4th straight win
Luke Altmyer was 20 of 33 for 226 yards and a TD for Illinois, but lost two fumbles.
The state of us: the Black vote, the 2024 election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, what are the top concerns of Black voters in Champaign? And what challenges do Americans face as they head to the polls?
The U of I Counseling Center has this advice for handling stress leading up to Election Day
When it comes to advice for managing stress during election season, validate your feelings by allowing yourself to feel what you feel and find safety and support within your community. Also, recognize what’s within and beyond your control — and set boundaries.
Wiretaps show McClain arranging checks for Madigan loyalist fired after #MeToo allegations
Defense attorneys seek to undermine evidence that speaker knew of arrangement CHICAGO – It had been a tumultuous winter and
Voters view one another across partisan divide with increasing animosity
The Associated Press interviewed people across battleground states this week as they grappled with a political divide that only seems to be growing more insurmountable after years of historic upheaval.
One group of Illinoisans can’t vote this November – those serving felony convictions
DANVILLE — People in prison can vote in Vermont, Maine and Washington, D.C. It’s a right that one incarcerated Illinois
217 Today: Carol Moseley Braun reflects on her political career and upcoming election
Friday, November 1, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Carol Moseley Braun, the first
After Biden’s apology for Indian boarding schools, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Illinois urges support for language revitalization
DEKALB — Joseph Rupnick’s mother was a toddler when federal agents took her away from her parents and sent her
WILL Call: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Oct. 31 – Nov. 03
Listen to Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui talk about weekend events on IPM News AM 580 and FM 90.9 –
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