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America @ 250: Barbara Suggs Mason asks what kind of country Americans are leaving for future generations
America @ 250: Barbara Suggs Mason asks what kind of country Americans are leaving for future generations - IPM Newsroom
Barbara Suggs Mason’s family has been part of Champaign County since at least 1865. Until recently, she was co-chair of the Champaign County African American Heritage trail.
ipmnewsroom.org
September 22, 2026 at 11:53 AM
America @ 250: Barbara Suggs Mason asks what kind of country Americans are leaving for future generations
nuEra Champaign Now Serving Medical Patients! - Patch
Local Event: nuEra Champaign Now Serving Medical Patients!
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September 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM
nuEra Champaign Now Serving Medical Patients! - Patch
Strike Possibility Looms Over Mahomet Seymour
Strike Possibility Looms Over Mahomet Seymour
MAHOMET, Ill. — A sea of union members wearing red filled the Mahomet-Seymour school board meeting Monday night as contract negotiations between the district and its employees remain at a standstill.
www.foxillinois.com
September 22, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Strike Possibility Looms Over Mahomet Seymour
Gov. Pritzker opens up about his 80-pound weight loss, use of GLP-1 — ‘I think it’s what I need to succeed’
Gov. Pritzker opens up about his 80-pound weight loss, use of GLP-1 — ‘I think it’s what I need to succeed’ - IPM Newsroom
More than two years into his weight loss journey, Gov. JB Pritzker says he wants to talk about it, largely in part because he knows millions of Americans are suffering from obesity-related health conditions.
ipmnewsroom.org
September 22, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Gov. Pritzker opens up about his 80-pound weight loss, use of GLP-1 — ‘I think it’s what I need to succeed’
Mahomet-Seymour Contract Talks Highlight Longstanding Gap Between Teacher and Administrator Pay - Mahomet Daily
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September 21, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Mahomet-Seymour Contract Talks Highlight Longstanding Gap Between Teacher and Administrator Pay - Mahomet Daily
Champaign County’s 125-year-old courthouse faces an uncertain financial future
Champaign County’s 125-year-old courthouse faces an uncertain financial future - IPM Newsroom
Since 1901, the courthouse has gone through immense changes, from the building itself to the way it functions in the community. But changes to state law have led to a sharp decline in revenue for courthouse...
ipmnewsroom.org
September 21, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Champaign County’s 125-year-old courthouse faces an uncertain financial future
Illinois sweeps Arkansas, Arkansas State to finish nonconference slate
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Illinois sweeps Arkansas, Arkansas State to finish nonconference slate
Bike to Work Day promotes safety and accessibility across Champaign County
Bike to Work Day promotes safety and accessibility across Champaign County - IPM Newsroom
Cyclists participated in Bike to Work Day, part of a larger Bike Month across Champaign County.
ipmnewsroom.org
September 21, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Bike to Work Day promotes safety and accessibility across Champaign County
Spurlock Museum returns 201 cultural artifacts to Peru
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Spurlock Museum returns 201 cultural artifacts to Peru
Insomnia Cookies permitted to reopen after violations corrected
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Insomnia Cookies permitted to reopen after violations corrected
Opinion | Unsafe Green Street cycle lanes pose a dangerous commute for riders
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Opinion | Unsafe Green Street cycle lanes pose a dangerous commute for riders
Illinois residents who are terminally ill can now end their lives. Here’s how it works.
Illinois residents who are terminally ill can now end their lives. Here’s how it works. - IPM Newsroom
The medical aid in dying law is facing court challenges, but the law still stands.
ipmnewsroom.org
September 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Illinois residents who are terminally ill can now end their lives. Here’s how it works.
Liam Kazar finds comfort in solo sound, talks PYGMALION
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Liam Kazar finds comfort in solo sound, talks PYGMALION
SECS set to lead anti-data center protest
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:23 PM
SECS set to lead anti-data center protest
Column | 4 standout moments as Illini cage Salukis
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Column | 4 standout moments as Illini cage Salukis
A&E rewind: This week’s buzz
dailyillini.com
September 21, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A&E rewind: This week’s buzz
BIF adds bird strike prevention decals — which building is next?
dailyillini.com
September 20, 2026 at 11:48 PM
BIF adds bird strike prevention decals — which building is next?
U of I develops strategic plan for future vision
U of I develops strategic plan for future vision
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois is unveiling a new strategic plan to improve learning, discovery, engagement and economic development. The plan — Illinois Leads —…
www.wcia.com
September 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM
U of I develops strategic plan for future vision
‘We had to flush that’: Illinois bounces back against SIU
dailyillini.com
September 20, 2026 at 1:48 AM
‘We had to flush that’: Illinois bounces back against SIU
Illinois ends nonconference schedule with a win against SIU
Illinois ends nonconference schedule with a win against SIU - IPM Newsroom
After scoring his second touchdown of the game, Colin Dixon now holds the record for most touchdowns scored at Gies Memorial Stadium.
ipmnewsroom.org
September 19, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Illinois ends nonconference schedule with a win against SIU
Somi returns home with soulful performance at KCPA
dailyillini.com
September 19, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Somi returns home with soulful performance at KCPA
Champaign School District returns to traditional school lunch payments
Champaign School District returns to traditional school lunch payments
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — All students at the Champaign School District have enjoyed free lunch since the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to federal funding. But now, things are changing. Centennial …
www.wcia.com
September 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Champaign School District returns to traditional school lunch payments
Gies Memorial Stadium’s new video display raises light pollution concerns
dailyillini.com
September 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Gies Memorial Stadium’s new video display raises light pollution concerns
Most car seats aren’t installed properly. C-U Public Health aims to help
Most car seats aren't installed properly. C-U Public Health aims to help - IPM Newsroom
When a car seat is not properly installed, children and babies can be harmed, even in low-speed collisions. It’s why the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District offers free car seat safety checks.
ipmnewsroom.org
September 18, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Most car seats aren’t installed properly. C-U Public Health aims to help
Host Illini face loaded field as OFCC moves to Olympia Fields’ South Course
dailyillini.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Host Illini face loaded field as OFCC moves to Olympia Fields’ South Course