New book gives ‘literary tour of the Midwest’, highlighting writers from America’s Heartland
How has being from the Midwest influenced some of our best writers? A collection of short essays seeks to answer this question.
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What to know about Hantavirus outbreak
Hantavirus has been in the news after a fatal outbreak on a cruise ship. Separately, there was an unrelated case in northern Illinois.
A look at America’s most iconic sandwich through a Midwestern lens
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, there are few things as American as the hamburger. So how has Illinois and the greater Midwest contributed to America’s favorite hand-held food?
How the Iran war is impacting Illinoisans at the gas pump
The Iran war has caused a massive hike in gas prices across the nation.
Family planning using natural methods vs. contraceptives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is overhauling its family planning programs- prioritizing natural methods over contraceptives. How do the two approaches compare?
