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Several northern Illinois crisis pregnancy centers are suing the governor over an amendment to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act.The provision…

After weeks at a standstill, Congress wrapped up all the work it was supposed to do in September in just one day, from a veto override, to reaching a deal to keep government open through December 9th.

Tens of thousands of prisoners across the United States staged a strike to protest working conditions last month. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Beth Schwartzapfel, who has been covering the strikes.

Northern Illinois community members took to the streets to honor local veterans over the weekend.It’s the fifth year local police and fire officials…

Former NFL player Nate Jackson's new book Fantasy Man explores the growing business and competitiveness behind fantasy football.

The sketch comedy show returned after months away, to an electorate on edge, and to an election that's hard to laugh at.

A federal law enacted shortly after the end of World War II provided grants and loans to fund hospital construction that have left a lasting legacy.

The violist wants more people to know and love contemporary classical music. She speaks with Rachel Martin about her Peabody Award-winning podcast and latest collaboration with composer Nico Muhly.

"You can't protect what you can't map," says Patrick Meier. He pioneered the field of crisis mapping during the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and now focuses on the use of robotics for humanitarian purposes.

The proposed legislation would provide tax breaks that encourage people to get things repaired rather than throw them away. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Finance and Consumption Minister Per Boland.