Democrat John W. Hursey Jr. Says He’s The Values-Based Candidate For The 15th District
John W. Hursey Jr. is a high school English teacher from Collinsville, who says he’s a Democrat the traditionally Republican 15th District will support, because
Chicago Couple Treated For New Virus Released From Isolation
CHICAGO – A Chicago woman and her husband, who became the United States’ first person-to-person transmission of the new virus from China, have been released
College Men’s Basketball: Scarlet Knights Pull Away From No. 22 Illini
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Ron Harper Jr. hit all five of his 3-pointers and scored 27 points, and Rutgers remained unbeaten at home with a
U Of I Student Isolated After Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis
URBANA – The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported Friday that a student is being treated for bacterial meningitis, but there is a low risk of
Jury Awards $265 Million To Bader Farms In Lawsuit Against Bayer, BASF
UPDATED Saturday at 12:00 p.m. – CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A federal jury found in favor of Bader Farms on all counts in a lawsuit against
NBA Players Among Those Pushing For Illinois To Approve Student Athlete Sponsorships
SPRINGFIELD – Two professional basketball players said it’s only fair to allow college athletes to seek sponsorships and other lucrative deals if colleges and universities
In Your Words: Healthcare Is Too Expensive And Confusing
We asked you, our listeners and readers, to share your concerns with healthcare costs. And the results are in.
Fretwell Wilson Discusses New Leadership Post At IGPA
URBANA – The University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs has a new director. Robin Fretwell Wilson begins her new role leading the
Illinois Issues: The Push For Paid Family Leave Grows Stronger
As national debate on government-mandated paid family leave continues, lawmakers in Illinois say they want it enacted here.
Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Plan To Have Independent Commission Draw Legislative Maps
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced an amendment to the Illinois Constitution meant to transform the way legislative district boundaries are…
Icy Conditions & Wind Chills Prompt School And Road Closings
UPDATED Friday 7:15 a.m. – Icy conditions forced some roads to close in Central Illinois and some schools to close or delay opening on Friday.
For Rivian’s Pre-Order Customers, Environment Is Key – And So Are Questions About Charging
A landscape architect from Queens. A marketing professional in Colorado Springs. A systems engineer from Columbus, Ohio. A cancer scientist near San…
Closing Arguments In Dicamba Trial Set For Friday
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Closing arguments are set for 9 a.m. Friday in the federal trial of a lawsuit alleging Monsanto and BASF intentionally caused
How Lasers, Microscopes And Machine-Learning Could Help Improve Cancer Treatment
URBANA – Researchers at the Cancer Center at Illinois have developed a new technique aimed at improving the way cancer diagnoses are performed. The approach
From Cybersecurity To Spoiled Ballots: How Officials Prepare For A Presidential Election
Early voting is open in Illinois. But five minutes before it opened on February 6, election integrity actually just sounds like a long receipt being
Downtown Urbana Added To National Register of Historic Places
URBANA – For decades, the people of Urbana have marveled at the architecture of the county courthouse, built in 1901, and dozens of other buildings
Museum Launches Exhibit Exploring Opioid Crisis
Communities across the Midwest have been devastated by the opioid epidemic. But there’s still a lot of misunderstanding about how opioids affect our…
Illini And Dosunmu Fall 70-69 To Michigan State
An epic comeback literally slipped away from the Illini men’s basketball team last night, when a driving Ayo Dosunmu lost his footing and crumpled to
6 Takeaways From The New Hampshire Primary
Sen. Bernie Sanders won narrowly, but can he expand his base? Pete Buttigieg again did well, but in another largely white state. And the story of the night was Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s third-place finish.
Democrats Challenging Rodney Davis Face Off At Forum
CHAMPAIGN – A candidate’s forum in Champaign Monday night featured the two Democrats competing for the chance to challenge 13th District U.S. Representative Rodney Davis
Snow Forecasted For Central Illinois Wednesday PM-Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Central Illinois, including Champaign-Urbana, Danville and Decatur. It is in effect Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-Thursday
Lack Of Access, Long Waitlists: Education In Illinois Prisons
When Ralph Gray transferred from one prison in Illinois to another, he didn’t know the move would mean sacrificing access to an education. Gray guessed
Illinois To Conduct In-State Testing For 2019 Novel Coronavirus
State public health officials announced Tuesday that Illinois has become the first to conduct in-state testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus. Since mid-January, travelers coming
New Hampshire Primary 2020: Live Updates And Analysis
After Iowa’s debacle, the Democratic presidential nominating contest has moved to New Hampshire. Follow NPR’s coverage.
Monsanto’s Defense: Fungal Disease, Not Dicamba, To Blame For Peach Farmer’s Problems
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – For the past two weeks of a federal trial brought by Missouri’s largest peach farm against German agribusiness giants Bayer and
Curious Louis Answers: Do The Carriage Horses In St. Louis Ever Get A Break From City Life?
Zach Stafford has never taken a carriage horse ride in St. Louis — but he’s spent a lot of time thinking about these animals. “I’ve always wondered, is…
State Releasing Money For Reboot Of WIU Center For Performing Arts
Western Illinois University said it will receive $8.9 million in state money to re-start plans to build the Center for Performing Arts (CPA) in Macomb….
Lincoln Park Students Protest, Demand Return Of Ousted Administrators
Students sit-in to demand the return of school leaders. Five investigations are underway at the school, some involving sexual misconduct.
Western Illinois University To Offer Cannabis-Growing Minor
MACOMB — The art of growing cannabis will become a minor subject at Western Illinois University in the fall. The university’s school of agriculture in
IL Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas To Retire
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas is retiring from the bench after nearly 20 years. The judge, who has led careers in both
Student Survey: 1 In 5 U Of I Women Experience Sexual Assault, Most Tell No One
A new University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign survey finds most students who experience sexual misconduct don’t tell anyone. Campus officials say the findings of the
Illinois Poised To Lose Rural Congress Seat After Census
HARRISBURG – A congressional district in southern Illinois is expected to disappear following the 2020 census, raising concerns from about the redistricting process that determines the
NASA Names Spacecraft For Bradley Alum, First Black Astronaut
NASA is naming a spacecraft after a Bradley University graduate who was the first African American chosen to be an astronaut.
Duckworth Expresses Concerns About Impeachment Aftermath And State Of Venezuela
Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says there is a deep division in the country that does not help the political process.
Chicago Husband, Wife Sickened By Coronavirus Leave Hospital
CHICAGO — A Chicago husband and wife who late last month became the first person-to-person coronavirus patients in the United States have been released from
5 Takeaways From The Last Democratic Debate Before The New Hampshire Primary
The pressure was on for the Democratic candidates. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar stood out, but is it too little too late? Others tried to draw clear distinctions.
Maryland Rallies To Beat Illinois 75-66
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — With Illinois shredding Maryland’s man-to-man defense, Terrapins coach Mark Turgeon switched to a zone — something the team rarely uses outside
Dicamba On Trial: Peach Farm One Witness Away From Resting Its Case
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – In July 2016, Bill Bader, frustrated by the second straight year of alleged dicamba damage to his peach trees, got out
7 Candidates Debate In New Hampshire: Here’s What You Need To Know
Seven Democratic presidential candidates will take part in the eighth debate of the 2020 election — hosted by ABC News, Apple News and WMUR-TV.
Sinfonia Da Camera To Feature ‘Melodies And Mallets’ At Krannert
The chamber orchestra Sinfonia da Camera is in concert Saturday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The program starts at 7:30 p.m.
Former Watchdog Says Lawmakers ‘Squashed’ Report Of ‘Serious Wrongdoing’
As Illinois lawmakers consider whether to change ethics laws after recent scandals, former legislative inspector general Julie Porter is urging them to…
Dicamba On Trial: ‘No Way’ To Know Where Drift Came From
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The air in parts of the Midwest and South has become so contaminated with the weed killer dicamba that it has
Stories Of The Enslaved In Illinois
One was sold away from her children. Another was freed and became a businessman. Others were freed only to be kidnapped and sold back into slavery….
Chicago Flooding Spurs Local, State Disaster Proclamations
CHICAGO – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have issued disaster proclamations stemming from flood damage along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The
Official: Illinois Man Believed Kidnapped In Afghanistan
A U.S. official says an American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan by a Taliban-affiliated group and that authorities are working to rescue him. The
How The Impeachment Vote Affects The Balance Of Power In The Federal Government
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Vikram Amar, professor of constitutional law at the University of Illinois, about the consequences of the impeachment vote.
Trump Set To Give ‘Victory’ Speech After Acquittal By The Senate
The Senate found President Trump not guilty of the impeachment charges against him. Trump claimed he was “totally vindicated” and plans to give remarks at noon ET on Thursday. Watch the speech live.
In Trial Against Bayer And BASF, Missouri Peach Farmer Testifies About Alleged Dicamba Damage
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – In June 2018, Bill Bader’s grandson wanted a ripe peach to eat, so the two got in an all-terrain vehicle and
Survey: Americans Agree Health Care System Needs Fixing
Americans are divided on lots of issues. But a new national survey finds that people across the political spectrum agree on at least one thing:
In First For Pritzker, General Assembly Overrides Veto
Illinois Senators overwhelmingly override Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of a sales tax exemption Wednesday, a day after member of the House did the same. It’s
Move Over Iowa And New Hampshire — Gov Says Illinois Should Hold First Primary
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to elbow Iowa and New Hampshire out of the way in future presidential elections — so Illinois can seize
Early Voting In Illinois Primary Begins
The Illinois Primary election takes place on March 17. But the casting of ballots begins Thursday, February 6. Under Illinois’ early voting law, voters can
‘Not Guilty’: Trump Acquitted On 2 Articles Of Impeachment As Historic Trial Closes
Senators voted as expected to clear President Trump on both articles of impeachment filed by the House. Now Washington must try to pick up the pieces.
Central Illinois Under Winter Weather Advisory; Cancellations Underway
CHAMPAIGN – The National Weather Service Central Illinois office said on Wednesday afternoon that our area can expect snow into Thursday morning. However, rain will
Trump Delivers State Of The Union Address To A Divided Nation
Republicans loved the made-for-television moments in President Trump’s third State of the Union speech as he made his case for reelection. Democrats did not.
Dicamba On Trial: Peach Farmer Testifies In Lawsuit Against Bayer, BASF
Since 1970, Bill Bader has worked on peach farms in Dunklin County, Missouri, just north of the Arkansas border. Bader started picking peaches at age
In Responding To Harassment Complaint, Madigan Says Focus Was On The Victim
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is defending his handling of harassment and assault complaints against former state Rep. Jack Franks. Madigan says his
Funeral Held For Medical Examiner & Ex-Mayor Husband
SPRINGFIELD — Funeral services were held Tuesday for a former mayor of Springfield and his medical examiner wife who died last week in the crash of
Dicamba On Trial: Despite Assurances To Farmers, BASF Told Applicators Dicamba May Cause Damage
While BASF was telling farmers there would be no yield impacts from dicamba drift in 2017, the company was privately telling pesticide applicators that any
Iowa Caucuses: Results Delayed Over ‘Reporting Issue’; Officials Blame Malfunctions
Multiple Iowa county chairs told NPR that there were malfunctions in a new app used by the state Democratic Party that delayed reporting. The party expects to report results later Tuesday.