PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Local public radio stations WGLT and WCBU will lose some of its funding due to cuts approved by Congress on July 19. The Republican controlled Congress approved $1 billi… ...

When it comes to government, there are few things more unattractive than nakedly partisan power politics, as reflected by a ruthless process called gerrymandering.

An Illinois landlord who killed a 6-year-old Muslim boy and severely injured the boy's mother in a brutal hate-crime attack days after the war in Gaza began was sentenced Friday to 53 years in prison.

An Evansville man was handed an over 100-year prison sentence in Vanderburgh Superior Court for a murder that happened in 2022.

Homeowners with State Farm insurance were shocked to learn their premiums will jump 27%. The company said coverage risks are increasing due to more severe weather. But Gov. JB Pritzker said he ...

On a per-share basis, the Lisle, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 62 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 57 cents per share.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois has a new president after the organization’s last leader stepped down earlier this year. Adrienne White-Faines will lead the reproductive healthcare nonprofit starting ...

(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman opposed defunding PBS and NPR, backing public value claims, while critics say the taxpayer funding is outdated and unfair. Standing on the steps of ...

Illinois radio and TV stations receive about $12.8 million in grant funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. But Tim Graham, executive editor of NewsBusters, argues that public media is ...

A live report at Lake Michigan turned dramatic in Chicago when a journalist ran off to help an injured cyclist, reminding us of the hazards on crowded summer trails.

(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman opposed defunding PBS and NPR, backing public value claims, while critics say the taxpayer funding is outdated and unfair.

An earthquake, fire or storm can shake the firmaments and create chaos, but if the park district and public safety groups can come to an agreement, the sky may not fall on Bainbridge Island. BI Metro ...