Illinois Public Media News

Quarterlife is the time where you’re no longer a child but still very much in the early stages of learning about the world and yourself. A psychotherapist joins us to explain why we should not overlook this stage of life.

Earlier this year, Governor JB Pritzker signed a law to transfer ownership of Shabbona Lake State Park to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. A member of the Prairie Band tribal council discusses the history of the tribe, its connection to Illinois and what this move means for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

The Trump administration is requesting voting data from numerous states across the country including Illinois.The head of an election research center and a politcal science professor weigh in. 

The annual Illinois State Fair opens Thursday at noon and runs through August 17.The main organizer behind the fair gives a rundown of what visitors can expect this year.
 

It’s August and national headlines scream about “teacher shortages,” but the data shows a much more nuanced picture. Some schools are hiring more than ever, while others can’t fill open and necessary jobs, especially in rural parts of the state.