Since 1922, @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social has been a pioneer in broadcasting. I produced this video for a recent speech at UIUC. The journalism we produce is made possible from the generosity of our friends. We’ll need new friends and funds to continue. youtu.be/pvwVo4JRnjY?...

Congratulations to my @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social colleague Jim Meadows who is retiring. He has produced so many spot stories, great features and guest hosted in his 25 years of service. Before IPM he was at WCBU in Peoria. Enjoy Jim. ipmnewsroom.org/farewell/

Thank you @michelmartinnpr.bsky.social of @npr for talking with @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield. ipmnewsroom.org/michel-martin/

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law this week expanding protections under the Citizen Participation Act, legislation prompted by a former state official’s suit against the Chicago Sun-Times.

Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together. Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq

PAWS Chicago is preparing to receive 30 pets rescued from Texas. Depending on their medical needs the animals could be ready for adoption within the week. https://trib.al/v1oUQKM

Thanks to #BalloonsOverVermilion for having @21st.show on Friday.

Enjoying the evening launch at #BalloonsoverVermilion tonight. Hear about the experience Friday at 11am on @21st.show with @brianmackey.bsky.social

At the National Association of Hispanic Journalists convention, the lone Democratic member on the Federal Communications Commission said that the $16 million CBS settlement with Trump was a 'scary moment' in history. https://trib.al/33b4q4S

At a 6pm briefing, organizers say the decision to fly tonight is up to the pilots but they’re hopeful the storms will die down. #BalloonsOverVermilion @21st.show @brianmackey.bsky.social

The @21st.show team is here hoping to go ballooning but a storm cell on the Champaign/Vermilion county line is keeping everyone grounded. We’ll take you to #BalloonsOverVermilionCounty Friday 11am on WILL AM 580 @wglt.bsky.social @wnijenh.bsky.social & other @npr.org Illinois stations.

Why post my vacay pics? To brag? (Ok a little) but as a reminder: PLEASE take time to care for yourself. Nonstop news, the future of public media with less, and attacks on the communities I identify with exhausted me. This planned trip to Europe w/friends came at a perfect time. Pick a place and go!

Meta recently signed a 20-year deal with the nuclear plant owned by Constellation Energy in Clinton, Illinois. An energy expert discusses the complexities of this agreement and what it means for the region. @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF8g...

Next University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor talks AI, responding to Trump policies, and comic books @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social ipmnewsroom.org/next-u-of-i-...

IPM News is tracking how Illinois' U.S. senators and downstate House members are voting on major pieces of the Trump administration's agenda. @ilpublicmedia.bsky.social ipmnewsroom.org/how-is-your-...

Thousands protest in ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana #nokings ipmnewsroom.org/photos-thous...

No Kings protesters in Urbana IL today

Vance Luther Boelter worked for a Minnesota-based private security firm and he touted experience in Eastern Europe, Africa, North America and the Middle East

Earth will warm 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in just two years, new data shows. Irreversible tipping points — like the melting of Arctic ice sheets or the collapse of coral reefs — are closer at hand than previously believed.

🚨 The Trump administration just rescinded federal protections requiring hospitals to offer life-saving care in emergencies, including abortions.

The analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also found that the version of the bill passed by the House last month would lead to nearly 11 million people going uninsured.

Interesting to be sitting in a meeting with the current UIUC Chancellor Robert Jones giving a farewell speech when the announcement comes out about his successor, Charles Lee Isbell, noted computer scientist from UW Madison!

First time posting on Bluesky. Let’s see how this goes.