Illinois Public Media News

For rural communities, where pharmacists are the only outpost of health care in the town, shortages can lead to clinics closing.

A new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study found cities can take meaningful steps to combat the heat waves. 

This week’s artist spotlight is Hollow Down, a band that specializes in darker-sounding folk music. We learn about the band’s origins and more.

We talked about the conviction of a top aide to former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan, and reaction to former President Donald Trump’s missing the first debate.

In our weekly roundup of news, today’s show focuses on The Quad Cities and Bloomington-Normal, our conversation ranges from infrastructure, sports, and the arts.