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In today’s deep dive, a look at why farmers are taking on more debt and why some ag economists believe it could be a sign of better things to come.
In today’s deep dive, researchers at the University of Illinois are investigating how to turn prairie grass into sustainable aviation fuel.
In today's deep dive, we bring you a conversation with a former professor at the U of I about his experiences in North America as what he calls "an accidental immigrant" from China.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today’s deepdive, a profile of the Korean American professor who helped create the Asian American history curriculum taught in Illinois public schools.
In today’s deep dive, we take you to a place in Central Illinois featuring peace and exposure to the Japanese culture for nearly 50 years.
In today’s deep dive, we take you into an international grocery store in Champaign and explore how the family running the shop journeyed from Vietnam to Central Illinois.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with writer and journalist Hua Hsu about how he understands Asian American history.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why Illinois lawmakers are considering a measure that would create an advisory board to give schools guidance on how to use artificial intelligence.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how local drag performers are helping to inspire hope during difficult times.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how changes to a state health program are affecting immigrant families in Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn what's causing bees across the country to die at record-high rates.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who explains why leaving the university was the toughest choice he had to make in higher education.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who explains what he learned from navigating crises during his tenure at the university.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones, who shares his thoughts on the challenge of attracting more Black students to the U of I.
In today's deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert J. Jones as he reflects on leading the university for the past nine years.
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from Diane Marlin as she wraps up her time in office, and from mayor-elect DeShawn Williams as he prepares to become Urbana's new mayor.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn how the Trump administration's recent cuts could jeopardize services offered by local libraries.
In today's deep dive, we’ll look at how student activism at the University of Illinois has changed one year after a pro-Palestinian encampment was formed on campus and how the administration has responded.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a science-based escape room in Urbana that challenges participants to harness the power of curiosity and collaboration.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how armadillos are expanding their territory in Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how tariffs are likely to make things more expensive for farmers.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with Darius and Catherine Brubeck about their book, which follows the path to establishing a jazz education program in apartheid-era South Africa.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the play “Quantum Voyages” and the new rendition that features a musical twist.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn more about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn that many hospitals use AI but few are testing for accuracy and bias.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how community members are raising concerns about the rates of brain cancer in Piatt County, but advocates say Illinois' public health department has been slow to investigate.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a bill that proposes using a victim-first approach to combat human trafficking in Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how food advocates are trying to patch supply chain gaps after the USDA cuts programs.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what is coming to Central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why economists worry that recent tariffs could drive up housing prices in central Illinois.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how a Chicago Fulbright scholar sees firsthand how President Trump's efforts to slash government spending are changing how the world sees Americans.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about proposed bills introduced this year in Congress that seek to restrict what SNAP recipients can buy.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new memoir from local author Larry Schnell that explores the little-known role of music in war.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about what goes into preparing for the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend and what it means for the community.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about a new Midwest-based organization trying to revive thousands of deceased donor kidneys that were discarded last year.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how Midwest light pollution kills migrating birds and how people can help prevent it.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with an Urbana couple redefining what it means to learn, grow and heal together through nature.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn what's coming to central Illinois in the world of art, culture and entertainment.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race.
In today's deep dive, we'll listen to a conversation with locals and university faculty about what it was like growing up in the American education system post Brown v Board.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how an alternative to the USDA Organic label could be more accessible for farmers.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn how life changed when Illinois’ pandemic lockdown began five years ago.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn about the art, culture and entertainment coming to the central Illinois area this weekend.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn why some Northwestern University faculty and students say a new required antisemitism training will chill free speech.
In today's deep dive, we'll learn who is running in the April 1 Champaign Unit 4 school board race.
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