County officials in downstate Illinois are worried about what the end of cash bail could mean for their communities’ drug problems.

Sometimes it's carefully selecting, or cherry picking, certain facts. An expert says deceptive statements almost always contain a kernel of truth.

While some improvements have allowed for faster travel, a state panel is now working on a plan to guide high speed rail in coming years. But those changes will take time — and money.

Chicago's new mayor fired Dr. Alison Arwady, who had served as Chicago's Public Health Commissioner, during the pandemic.

On this episode, we learn about a new law that will require taching of Native American history in K-12 schools, starting in the 2024-25 academic year. We examine what it means for Native American students. Also, a report on the legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools. Those stories and more on Statewide.

With the movie Oppenheimer putting focus on the Manhattan Project and development of the first nuclear weapons, we revisit the work done here in Illinois.

It has been nearly a year since Republican governors began busing migrants to Chicago. Since then, about 11,000 have arrived and the city is struggling to find places for them to stay and keep them safe. Volunteers are helping.

Levees and other man-made flood control efforts have been somewhat successful. But as development continues in these areas, some are calling for wetland restoration to better manage the water.

A national survey finds issues in both nurses' education and the workplace. It's having an impact.

In the six months after the fall of Roe v. Wade, it’s been up to each state to set its own abortion laws.