Tag: Champaign

Housing costs in Illinois are rising. Lawmakers are considering several bills that could help

Rent and housing prices in Illinois have been steadily rising for the past decade, leading to an uptick in homelessness across the state.

Protesters use drums and stand in front of signs that say "Full Rights for All Immigrants"

C-U community members protest for immigrant rights in downtown Champaign

Community members marched in downtown Champaign to protest the Trump administration’s efforts to target and deport those without legal status.

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‘Feeding Champaign County Food Summit’ addresses food insecurity with a collaborative approach

More than 13% of U.S. households have challenges with access to food, according to the USDA. Rates of food insecurity in Champaign County track closely with the national trend, which means more than 26,000 residents do not have access to enough food.

A view of Carle Hospital's main entrance in Urbana

Carle to close Health Alliance insurance plans, citing financial challenges

The Urbana-based hospital system announced Tuesday that both Health Alliance and its sister company FirstCarolinaCare will cease operations at the start of 2026.

rally against Trump cuts to federal agencies

Activists pressure Budzinski to be a ‘full-throated supporter’, push back against Trump’s cuts to federal agencies

Those rallying said that the congresswoman should expand her efforts to combat cuts made by DOGE, or the Department of Governmental Efficiency.

One year later: Family of U of I freshman who died from hypothermia focus on prevention

When IPM News first spoke to Akul Dhawan’s parents, they blamed campus police for failing to find him. Now, they just want to move forward.

A person stands behind a table for reproductive justice.

C-U advocates respond to Trump executive orders that take aim at trans rights, bodily autonomy

Local advocates for reproductive justice gathered in Urbana Saturday, Feb. 8, to address growing concerns about the erosion of bodily autonomy in the current political climate.

Since President Trump took office, he’s signed numerous executive orders aimed at limiting the rights of transgender people and curbing access to abortion.

Two flags blow in front of a sky background. One is a flag with a yellow sun in front of a blue background with three stars. Green and white stripes are below the sun. The other is the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and 50 white stars against a blue background.

A Champaign agency’s design is a finalist for the Illinois new state flag contest

CHAMPAIGN — Nearly 5,000 designs were submitted for Illinois’ state flag contest, and Champaign-based Clanin Creative‘s design has made it as one of the top ten finalists. Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with Clanin Creative’s director Scott Clanin and graphic designer Colleen Hayes about the design process — and why they feel Illinois could

Champaign County approves a temporary ban on carbon sequestration, citing water contamination fears

Champaign County Board members voted Thursday night to approve a zoning ordinance amendment that will pause all carbon sequestration in the county for 12 months. The moratorium will allow the board time to develop a more comprehensive, and potentially permanent, ban.

Champaign-Urbana police departments won’t work with ICE as per state law

Local police chiefs in Champaign-Urbana say they won’t be collaborating with federal immigration agents.

ACLU urges University of Illinois to roll back protest regulations

U of I said the summer update just clarified existing policies, but the ACLU said in a letter Wednesday it has led to new punishments for student speech.

New Deputy Police Chief appointed in Champaign

Gregory Manzana has been appointed as Deputy Chief of Operations. He will oversee the Department’s Uniform Patrol Division and specialized units including the Crisis Intervention Team, SWAT, Field Training, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, and K-9 Units.