News Local/State
U Of I Research: Yoga May Lead To Better Brain Health
Practicing yoga could lead to improved brain health, according to a University of Illinois review of the available research on how the practice affects the brain.
WILL-AM
WILL AM 580 Live Stream
News Local/State
News Around Illinois—January 3, 2020
Headlines from around the state of Illinois for Friday January 3, 2020. Today's headlines come from NPR Illinois, WCBU, and the Associated Press.
News Local/State
Decatur Mayor Says Her Mind Is Made Up On Banning Cannabis Sales, At Least For Now
The mayor of Decatur said she’s waiting to see how the legalization of recreational cannabis in Illinois plays out in towns across the state before she’ll be swayed in her position against allowing cannabis sales in her city.
_and_cassius_winston,_thursday_night_at_michigan_state__medium.jpg)
News Local/State
Cold Shooting Dooms Illini In 76-56 Loss At No. 14 Michigan State
The Fighting Illini men's basketball team shot just 3-28 from three-point range in a 76-56 loss at No. 14 Michigan State Thursday night.
News Local/State
News Around Illinois—January 2, 2020
Headlines from around the state of Illinois for Thursday January 2, 2020.
News Local/State
First Day Of Legal Recreational Cannabis In Illinois Draws Hundreds To CU Dispensaries
Hundreds of people from Champaign-Urbana and across central Illinois flocked to two dispensaries in Champaign-Urbana early New Year’s Day to make purchases as early as 6 a.m.
News Local/State
Why This Free Health Clinic Is Pushing To Expand Medicaid
More and more Americans are living without health insurance. That’s forcing some to search far away for healthcare — even across state lines.
__medium.jpeg)
News Local/State
Vaping, Medicaid and Opioids—Top Health Stories Of 2019
A wide range of healthcare issues drew headlines in 2019, disrupting the lives of millions of Americans. Here are some highlights from Side Effects Public Media's coverage across the Midwest.
News Local/State
Legal Recreational Marijuana In Illinois May Cause Headaches For Missouri Employers
Possession and consumption of the drug without a medical card will still be illegal in Missouri in the new year. But there’s nothing limiting residents from crossing the Mississippi River and consuming marijuana legally in Illinois as of Jan. 1.
News Local/State
U Of I Prof. Jay Kesan To Go On ‘University-Sanctioned Leave’ In 2020
A University of Illinois law professor previously accused of sexual misconduct and slated to return to teach in January will instead go on "university-sanctioned leave."