Trooper Traffic Deaths Prompt ‘Call To Action’
"Enough is Enough" flashed on electronic signs over some Illinois highways recently. That's because at least 16 state troopers have been hit on the road so far this year.
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
Public Health District: Need For Diaper Donations Greater Than Ever
A month’s supply of diapers can cost parents upwards of $75 a month, which can be a significant burden for some low-income families. Local organizations are working to help.
Defense: Man Accused Of Killing Chinese Scholar At U Of I Denied Care
Lawyers for a former University of Illinois student accused of killing Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang say university counselors didn't offer him adequate care when he sought help for suicidal and homicidal thoughts three months before the 26-year-old Zhang went missing.
Scheduled For Illinois: A Quiet Evening Of Annual Town Meetings
The evening of the second Tuesday in April -- April 9 in 2019 -- is when townships in Illinois hold their annual town meetings.
Rep. Darin LaHood; Real IDs; Boeing Update; Eating Fish During Lent
We check in with Rep. Darin LaHood about trade, agriculture, and Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's resignation from the Department of Homeland Security. Plus, it's been about a month since a Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed in Ethiopia—so what's changed for Boeing since then? We'll also learn about the new 'Real ID' driver's license additions that will be required for domestic air travel starting next fall, and hear from you about your favorite fish fries in Illinois.
