Illinois Newsroom - Military troops arrived at an Elwood training center after weeks of threats from President Donald Trump’s administration, over the objections of local leaders. The post Texas National Guard members arrive at Chicago area military training facility appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - The steady hum inside the National Petascale Computing Facility (NPCF) is so loud that it’s hard to hear anything else inside. But beneath this noise is a hidden current of water. The post Virtual water: Inside Illinois’ data centers, water flows quietly — and unchecked appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid mounting concerns that the DOJ is being weaponized to go after President Trump's perceived enemies. The post Watch: Bondi testifies before Congress in the first hearing since the Comey indictment appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - In today’s deep dive, still to come data centers use a lot of energy and water. And with the rise in AI some worry about the possibility of more facilities coming to downstate Illinois. The post 217 Today: What happens if new data centers come to C-U? A look at the environmental costs appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - A federal judge said Monday she wouldn’t hear arguments over Illinois’ bid to block the deployment until Thursday, even after a Trump administration lawyer confirmed that Texas troops are on their way. The post Judge refuses to immediately block National Guard deployment to Illinois appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - CHICAGO — Illinois and Chicago have filed a lawsuit aiming to stop President Donald Trump’s administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago. Trump moved to deploy National Guard troops from another city on Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago. Trump has long threatened to send... The post Watch: Gov. Pritzker, Democratic Leaders discuss federal deployments in Illinois appeared first on IPM Newsr...| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - People working to address hunger say the canceled report is a main resource to understand where and how people are experiencing food insecurity across the country. The post USDA will no longer track hunger among Americans. That concerns food advocates appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - The lawsuit filed on Monday alleges that “these advances in President Trump’s long-declared ‘War’ on Chicago and Illinois are unlawful and dangerous.” The post Illinois, Chicago sue to stop Trump from sending National Guard troops to the city appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Community members gathered Saturday morning for a public hearing that explored the historical and ongoing hurt of Black Americans in Illinois, with a call to action for reparations. The event took place at the Krannert Center in Urbana. The post The historical mistreatment of Black Americans prompts calls for reparations in Urbana appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - In today’s deep dive, beef is as expensive as it’s ever been, thanks to the high cost of cattle. Retailers of all sizes have upped their prices on steak and hamburger. The post 217 Today: When will beef prices drop? We asked a rancher, a butcher and an economist appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to connect with a counselor. URBANA — The City of Urbana will launch a new initiative aimed at helping people experiencing mental health crises — without police involvement. At the Oct. 6 City Council meeting, stakeholders from... The post Urbana will explore alternatives to mental health crisis intervention without police involvement appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Farmers are struggling as China orders soybeans from Brazil and Argentina. They prefer trade over aid, hoping for a deal soon. The post Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - The Illini were able to defend the Canon Trophy and keep it in Champaign for two years in a row for the first time since 2002. The post Illinois successfully defends the Canon against Purdue appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
Illinois Newsroom - Pritzker said the Illinois National Guard received word Saturday that they would be called up. He didn't specify when or where the troops would be deployed, but President Trump has long threatened to send troops into Chicago. The post Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says appeared first on IPM Newsroom.| IPM Newsroom
This episode of “Dialogue” features a round-up of stories from around our region including a tribute to Black musicians and a moonlight bicycle ride.| Illinois Newsroom
Jazz, gospel and hip hop filled the air as a tribute wall dedicated to the Black musicians of Champaign was revealed Sunday at Skelton Park in Champaign. The wall features 94 artists dating back to the 1890s.| Illinois Newsroom
The Trump administration is decrying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The move is hurting communities and undermining its own goals for agriculture.| Illinois Newsroom
When agricultural economists look at the Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade – a quarterly report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – they expect two parts: data tables and a written analysis explaining those numbers.| Illinois Newsroom
Trump credits Kirk with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory. The 31-year-old firebrand was killed at a Sept. 10 appearance on a Utah college campus.| Illinois Newsroom
Federal officers used chemical agents to disperse the crowd on Friday morning. Protesters, including a congressional candidate, said they were peaceful and unarmed. ICE officials described the group as "rioters" and accused them of assaulting law enforcement.| Illinois Newsroom
Friday, September 19, 2025 Today’s headlines: Police have arrested a 17-year-old student who threatened to “shoot up” Urbana High School. Portions of streets near Urbana High School will be briefly closed this afternoon for the school’s Homecoming Parade. Illinois has joined a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccination guidelines. Illinois football...| Illinois Newsroom
"Predictor," a play about the inventor of the home pregnancy test, has its Illinois premiere at Station Theatre in Urbana, showing through Sept. 21. It is also set to premiere off Broadway in New York in December.| Illinois Newsroom
A witness told the Chicago Sun-Times that ICE has put out an inaccurate account of the shooting and questioned whether Villegas-Gonzalez’s death will be properly investigated.| Illinois Newsroom
217 Today Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day’s headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today. Listen Now The 21st Show A public radio talk show that brings you the...| Illinois Newsroom
Six faculty positions are being eliminated as part of the academic restructuring.| Illinois Newsroom
