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

About 10-thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Chicago since last summer. It's causing stress on support services, including housing and medical care.

It can be awkward conversation when talking to those who are grieving. But an author tells us it's an important one.

A researcher with the Union of Concerned Scientists says a dust storm that resulted in deadly accidents along an Illinois interstate this month could become more common with climate change. She's urging better conservation measures.

While some families say it has helped their children's education, there are critics who argue it hurts public schools.

We hear conversations about Lincoln as we observe another anniversary of his death.

This week on Statewide, we listen to a series from Side Effects Public Media on substance use and recovery.

There has been a lot of focus on urban food deserts, forcing people in cities to travel farther to access fresh food items. But that problem also exists in rural areas. At least two Illinois counties lack a grocery store.

While the city's signature pie looks similar to many others, it is unique. The main reason: the cheese.