Illinois Public Media News

Maurice McDavid raps to teach and connect with his students. McDavid is an Assistant Principal at Cortland Elementary School in his hometown of DeKalb. 

Between 1940 and 1975, hundreds of thousands of women served in the United States military as nurses, typists, and in other supporting roles. Now, Operation HerStory aims to recognize these women with an all-female honor flight.  

Illinois is home to the largest number of betting locations in the country, according to a ProPublic Illinois report. 

On Today's 21st: You see them everywhere in Illinois. Video gambling machines at bars and restaurants. A new investigation from ProPublica Illinois finds the company's success may be more than beginner’s luck.

News from around the region from Illinois Newsroom.