by the Associated Press
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is declaring seven Illinois counties as disaster areas after massive storms packing funnel clouds ripped through the state Sunday,
By Jeff Bossert
The American Red Cross and United Way of Champaign County have coordinated disaster recovery efforts in Gifford in the wake of the storm.
By Eyder Peralta, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
A line of storms moving through the country's midsection has already produced a few damaging tornadoes and The National Weather Service predicts that major severe weather could break out as the system moves east.
By Sean Powers
There were dozens of reported tornados on Sunday across the state, including two in Champaign County that hit at almost the same time. Illinois Public Media’s Sean Powers arrived in Gifford just as the skies were clearing, and the cleanup was beginning. Listen to the audio by clicking the button on the left. A small album of photos can be found here.
By Jeff Bossert and Sean Powers
It’s been just over two weeks says a reduction in food stamp, or SNAP benefits took effect due to the expiration in 2009 stimulus funds.
By Bill Chappell
The House has approved a Republican-sponsored bill that would allow insurance companies to continue offering policies that would be canceled because they don't meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act.
By The Associated Press
An appeals court says it will hear arguments next month on granting a new trial to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
By The Associated Press
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation approving additional state spending for the year.
By The Associated Press
Trustees at Eastern Illinois University have voted not to raise tuition or room-and-board rates for the 2014-15 school year.
By Margot Adler
A year and half ago, Baruch Herzfeld, an entrepreneur in New York City, had a novel idea: connect immigrants in the U.S. with radio stations in their home country using nothing more than a cheap cellphone.
