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Champaign County workers threaten to strike over stalled contract negotiations

2 days ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Mae Antar

https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/County-rally-audio.mp3URBANA — Champaign County employees are threatening to strike if county officials do not negotiate in good faith on a new contract. More than 100 workers rallied Monday afternoon outside the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana. The group, represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, claims administrators are not offering fair wages or affordable insurance.
Danville school board hires internally for next superintendent

1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Emily Hays

https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DanvilleSupt.mp3DANVILLE — The Danville School District 118 board has selected one of the district’s own administrators to be the next superintendent. Westville native John Hart is now officially the head of District 118. He has been with the district for over 20 years, and he has been interim superintendent since February. “This job has not been easy, but it only gets easier.
Trump's new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois

1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Mae Antar

https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Matanda-web-audio.mp3CHAMPAIGN-URBANA — President Trump’s new national security directive banning travelers from 12 foreign countries is hitting close to home for African communities in East Central Illinois. The administration is restricting travel from several countries on the continent, including the Republic of Congo. John Matanda is the president of the Champaign County Congolese Community organization.
Herff Jones closing its cap-and-gown facility in Champaign, consolidating in Arcola

1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Jim Meadows

https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/herffJones.mp3CHAMPAIGN — Herff Jones, the Indianapolis-based maker of graduation caps and gowns, class rings and other items celebrating the school experience, is moving out of Champaign. The company announced Monday in a news release that it had begun the process of closing its cap-and-gown plant on North Market Street and would expand its operations at its other cap-and-gown facility in Arcola, 40 miles to the south.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announces its 2025-2026 season

1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Kimberly Schofield

URBANA — The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 performance season, which officially starts this September. IPM’s Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield spoke with the center’s director, Mike Ross, about the upcoming performances. https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Web-Krannert-2025.mp3This interview has been edited for clarity and conciseness. KIMBERLY SCHOFIELD: Mike, this year’s title for Krannert’s season is Come Be Here.
Champaign County planners ask residents to submit photos of unsafe street designs

1 week ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Arjun Thakkar

URBANA- The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is asking residents to submit photos of streets, roads and sidewalks that they consider to have an unsafe design. The organization is running an online survey through June 27 where community members can upload photos of dangerous corridors. Matt Raab with the regional planning commission said that could mean a lack of street lighting, poorly maintained sidewalks, or unmarked pedestrian crossings.
City of Champaign receives state grant to develop countywide language access plan

2 weeks ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Stephanie Mosqueda

https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NEWS20250612_WelcomingGrant_WEB.wavCHAMPAIGN — The City of Champaign is receiving a state grant to develop a countywide plan supporting residents with limited English proficiency. The state budget approved last month allocates a $175,000 grant from the Rebuild Illinois Project Fund for costs associated with the Champaign County Welcoming Plan.
Five Cities Baroque Festival returns to Central Illinois for its third year

2 weeks ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Kimberly Schofield

DECATUR — The Five Cities Baroque Festival is back for its third year. Singers and musicians will perform across Central Illinois in Champaign, Decatur, and Springfield to celebrate the western classical music from the 17th and 18th centuries. IPM’s Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield caught up with the festival’s founding director, Nate Widelitz, about new elements in this year’s festival and what he has learned from its past success.
Champaign substitute teacher among those joining "March to Gaza" protest in Egypt

2 weeks ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Mae Antar

CHAMPAIGN – Central Illinoisans are among the over 4,000 people from the United States heading to Egypt as part of a peaceful march to the border with Gaza. Thousands of people from across the globe plan to march to the Rafah border this weekend and push for food and other humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians in the territory.
Lack of state funding could put Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District’s future projects on hold

2 weeks ago | ipmnewsroom.org | Stephanie Mosqueda

https://ipmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CUmasstransit.mp3CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District plans to expand its services next year, but that goal could be delayed if the state doesn’t provide the needed funding. Karl Gnadt, the managing director of MTD and chair of the Illinois Public Transportation Association, said the agency has been trying to extend its service to Carle Health’s Champaign facility on Curtis Road to meet community needs.