Jack Krumm

4 days ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — There was a discussion about cuts to the medical community at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Friday. The conversation between medical providers and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski focused on possible Medicaid cuts and how that could impact patients. They also took a tour of Carle’s obstetrics department. Carle’s president said they’re still awaiting clarity on what Medicaid cuts could look like, and that the discussion today helped paint that picture.

4 days ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Some Central Illinois farmers are facing surplus challenges due to federal cuts to the USDA. So, starting next month one downtown Champaign business is helping local farmers get their products to communities that need them. Martinelli’s Market is doing a six-week emergency community supported agriculture program beginning in May. It’s their first time doing something like this.

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Arcola is aiming to welcome in more out-of-town visitors in the near future, and a $1.3 million-dollar grant is going to help make it happen. The money comes from the state’s Rebuild Downtowns and Main Streets grant program. There will be several improvements, some of which are already in the works. Arcola Mayor Jesus Garza said new sidewalks, updated drainage and increased ADA accessibility headline the project.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Krumm

UPDATE: The University of Illinois has sent out a Massmail to students on the lawsuit Tuesday morning. Chancellor Robert Jones and Provost John Coleman told the U of I community that this change by the Trump administration would kneecap the University and its research. “F&A costs are critical to funding the vital support systems for the university’s research, including the physical space, support staff, electricity and other essential infrastructure tha.t helps to make research possible.

1 week ago | wcia.com | Jack Krumm

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign School Board was supposed to meet Monday night for their regularly scheduled meeting, but that meeting was canceled after three members called in absent. The three members who would’ve been absent include Mark Holm, Betsy Holder, and Amy Armstrong. The meeting’s agenda could have seen the board confirm two principals at Edison Middle School and Booker T. Washington Academy, as well as SROs at Central and Centennial High Schools.