Update: EIU Swimmer Held By Police At Gunpoint Ends Lawsuit
We have an update on Jaylan Butler, the Eastern Illinois University student athlete, who police mistakenly arrested while he was traveling with his swim team.
Illinois Public Media News
In-depth reporting from WILL, NPR, the Associated Press, and other sources
Contact WILL News at willnewsroom@illinois.edu
WILL Newscast
Bill To Ban Hair Discrimination In Schools
An Illinois lawmaker wants to ban hair discrimination in schools. We’ll hear from a bill sponsor and the mother of a student who was ordered to take out his braids by at school.
The Warmth of Two Suns
Scientists have discovered thousands of planets outside our solar system. Some of those are of the size and distance from the sun that they could have liquid water, and the possibility of Earth-like life. An Illinois researcher is contributing to that work by looking at whether there could be such planets orbiting solar systems with twin suns.
Music That Soothed The Soul Of The 2020-2021 Ebert Fellows
In this web exclusive, the 2020-2021 Ebert Fellows discuss the different types of music that helped them get through the pandemic.
As WNBA Turns 25, Could Chicago Sky Win It All?
The WNBA recently kicked off its 25th anniversary season. And with the signing of veteran basketball star and Illinois-native Candace Parker, the Chicago Sky have a legitimate shot at the championship.