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Baristas bring the heat at BakeLab Latte Art Throwdown
Baristas bring the heat at BakeLab Latte Art Throwdown - The Daily Illini
BakeLab hosted its fourth annual Latte Art Throwdown on Saturday, with baristas showing off their creative pouring skills.
dailyillini.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Baristas bring the heat at BakeLab Latte Art Throwdown
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill - IPM Newsroom
Staff at the Urbana-based station learned in an email Tuesday morning that the College of Media is removing current executive director Moss Bresnahan, moving him to an advisory role within the college.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 AM
U of I College of Media removes Illinois Public Media executive director, promotes from within to fill
GCMS School District honors local veterans with annual ceremony
GCMS School District honors local veterans with annual ceremony
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Students and staff at one Central Illinois school honored those who served on Tuesday as part of nationwide Veterans Day activities. Multiple generations came toget…
www.wcia.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
GCMS School District honors local veterans with annual ceremony
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy - IPM Newsroom
The decision came after ‘a lot of prayer and reflection,’ Bailey told his supporters.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
Faculty at U of I urge administrators to reject Trump higher education compact
Faculty at U of I urge administrators to reject Trump higher education compact - IPM Newsroom
The school's University Senate voted Monday to urge administrators to keep the school out of the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Faculty at U of I urge administrators to reject Trump higher education compact
Federal and state websites descend into political finger-pointing as SNAP fight drags on
Federal and state websites descend into political finger-pointing as SNAP fight drags on - IPM Newsroom
Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official...
ipmnewsroom.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Federal and state websites descend into political finger-pointing as SNAP fight drags on
Artisans knit together close community
Artisans knit together close community - The Daily Illini
From scarves to doorknobs, The Craft League of Champaign-Urbana has provided artists with an outlet to showcase their work at fairs for the past 42 years. According to event organizers, this year’s...
dailyillini.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Artisans knit together close community
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again - IPM Newsroom
Durbin was among 8 Democratic senators to back plan to reopen federal government
ipmnewsroom.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day - IPM Newsroom
In today’s deep dive, a group of veterans is coming together this month to showcase their artwork.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
217 Today: Veterans showcase their artwork surrounding Veterans Day
Jim Dey | Champaign County now the equal of Gobi Desert for local GOP - The News-Gazette
Jim Dey | Champaign County now the equal of Gobi Desert for local GOP
They didn’t play taps — the military song honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice — in Champaign County at the conclusion of last week’s election-filing period.
www.news-gazette.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Jim Dey | Champaign County now the equal of Gobi Desert for local GOP - The News-Gazette
Community invited to Superintendent Search Forums in Champaign - WCIA.com
Community invited to Superintendent Search Forums in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — It has been six months since the Champaign School District parted ways with former Superintendent Shelia Boozer. On Monday, the district announced it will hold public…
www.wcia.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Community invited to Superintendent Search Forums in Champaign - WCIA.com
David Mirković named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
David Mirković named Big Ten Freshman of the Week - The Daily Illini
Illini freshman forward David Mirković was named the inaugural Big Ten Freshman of the Week for this season on Monday afternoon.
dailyillini.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
David Mirković named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Sen. Tammy Duckworth talks SNAP, ICE agents, Alive Day anniversary on 21st Show
Sen. Tammy Duckworth talks SNAP, ICE agents, Alive Day anniversary on 21st Show - IPM Newsroom
The longest federal government shutdown seems to be inching closer to its end. In a previously taped interview with the 21st show, Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses aviation safety, SNAP, ICE agents,...
ipmnewsroom.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sen. Tammy Duckworth talks SNAP, ICE agents, Alive Day anniversary on 21st Show
Pony Cam Beats Personal Best Running Distance with help of C-U Audience
Pony Cam Beats Personal Best Running Distance with help of C-U Audience - The Daily Illini
With the support of a C-U audience, collective group Pony Cam performed their show “Burnout Paradise” at Colwell Playhouse last weekend.
dailyillini.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Pony Cam Beats Personal Best Running Distance with help of C-U Audience
Champaign Park District announces winter clothing drive
Champaign Park District announces winter clothing drive - The Daily Illini
The Champaign Park District recently announced a winter clothing drive in collaboration with The H.O.Y.C.E. Center.
dailyillini.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Champaign Park District announces winter clothing drive
Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor
Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor - IPM Newsroom
The U.S. agricultural industry depends on undocumented immigrants, but President Trump’s immigration crackdown is further depleting an already tight workforce.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor
217 Today: Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor
217 Today: Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor - IPM Newsroom
In today’s deep dive, American agriculture depends on foreign workers. President Trump’s immigration clampdown is shrinking a farm workforce that was already too small, and farm groups are sounding...
ipmnewsroom.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
217 Today: Farmers are desperate for workers. They want Trump to make it easier to hire foreign labor
Senate, including Durbin, takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
Senate, including Durbin, takes first step toward ending the government shutdown - IPM Newsroom
In the end, only five Democrats switched their votes — the exact number that Republicans needed, including Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Senate, including Durbin, takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
School closings/delays for Monday, November 9
School closings/delays for Monday, November 9 - IPM Newsroom
Clinton Community School District #15 will be closed Monday due to a power outage.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
School closings/delays for Monday, November 9
Can Huff Hall Centennial game reignite Illinois’ season?
Can Huff Hall Centennial game reignite Illinois’ season? - The Daily Illini
The Illini, reeling amidst their toughest stretch of the season, face another test in the form of the No. 25 Penn State Nittany Lions.
dailyillini.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Can Huff Hall Centennial game reignite Illinois’ season?
Carle Arrow Ambulance to become new ambulance provider for Champaign
Carle Arrow Ambulance to become new ambulance provider for Champaign - The Daily Illini
Carle Arrow Ambulance will become the sole ambulance provider for Carle Foundation Hospital by November 15th
dailyillini.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Carle Arrow Ambulance to become new ambulance provider for Champaign
Column | Illini vs Redbirds: players to watch
Column | Illini vs Redbirds: players to watch - The Daily Illini
After taking both their exhibition game and season-opener, the Illini are looking for another win against their in-state rivals.
dailyillini.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Column | Illini vs Redbirds: players to watch
Column | Illini vs Redbirds: players to watch
Column | Illini vs Redbirds: players to watch - The Daily Illini
After taking both their exhibition game and season-opener, the Illini are looking for another win against their in-state rivals.
dailyillini.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Column | Illini vs Redbirds: players to watch
Central Illinois may see first snow this weekend
Central Illinois may see first snow this weekend - IPM Newsroom
Rain is expected to mix with and then change to snow overnight, before coming to an end.
ipmnewsroom.org
November 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Central Illinois may see first snow this weekend