Illinois congressional delegation split on support for US attacks on Iran
Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL15) called Trump’s actions a ‘great victory for the United States.’ But Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) says the bombings were illegal.
PHOTOS: Storm snaps trees and utility poles in Vermilion County
Tornado warnings were issued at different times Tuesday afternoon in Champaign, De Witt, Macon, Piatt and Vermilion counties.
Hospital needs volunteers who can visit with patients in their final hours
The No One Dies Alone program is a national movement in hospitals to have people that provide vigils for patients nearing the end of life.
‘This is like leaving home for us’: Chancellor Robert Jones on departure from U of I, Trump targeting higher ed, and leading through COVID
Jones will soon head to the University of Washington in Seattle. He starts on August 1, 2025.
How to stop invasive plants from taking over the prairie state
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY – Illinois is called the prairie state because a few centuries ago, it was mostly prairie land, filled with thousands with different types of plants. Now, those native plants are locked into a competition with invasives. Ryan Pankau is the Horticulture Educator for Illinois Extension. The forester said honeysuckle is the biggest plant threat to…
Armadillos aren’t just in Texas anymore, they are expanding territory in Illinois
Armadillos have little hair and cannot survive on ground that is frozen for more than a few days. But climate change means winter in much of Illinois is becoming more bearable.
Scientists near Peoria wake up early to catch invasive birds
Invasive birds cost the United States’ farming industry billions of dollars every year. But to find out which species are the biggest culprit, you have to get up way before the sun comes up.
UPDATE: Meteorologists confirm tornado crossed Champaign County on Sunday
Meteorologists say the storm started in southwest Champaign County an ended south of the University of Illinois Willard Airport.
UIUC Chancellor Robert Jones heading to University of Washington
After nine years leading the University of Illinois’ flagship university, Jones will head to another Big Ten school.
Meshell Ndegeocello comes to Krannert to share James Baldwin’s wisdom with music
Meshell Ndegeocello will perform at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on January 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Why getting rid of NPR or PBS will affect more than the news or ‘Sesame Street’
US Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana and Pennsylvania Congressman Scott Perry have already introduced bills to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
IPM News producing series about second Trump term the week of January 6, 2025
Special series on WILL-AM 580, FM 90.9, Illinois Soul 101.1, 217 Today podcast and The 21st Show.
Live Christmas trees accepted at local lakes
The trees create habitat for multiple fish species and promote algae growth for insects that attract fish for anglers.
Illinoisans prepare to celebrate Hannukah and Christmas on the same date
Rabbi Alan Cook of Sinai Temple in Champaign explains why this holy week means so much to so many.
Discussion revisits music of the Civil Rights Movement and integration of America’s schools
The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign is holding a year of discussions 70 years after the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision that desegregated schools.