Illinois Environmental Agency Suffers Deep Staff Cuts
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has slashed its staff almost in half over the past 15 years, resulting in less monitoring of environmental health and safety throughout the state.
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Student Profile: Julius Adams
Julius Adams is a senior music major at the University of Illinois' Urbana campus. He and friend Alyssa Coronato tell his story to WILL student intern Tim Gilmore.
Bills In Response To 2016 Natural Gas Leak Moving Through State Senate
An Illinois Senate committee has approved two bills filed in response to a 2016 leak at the Peoples Gas natural gas storage field in Champaign County, which sent methane gas into nearby private wells.
Debates Ensue After Western Missiles Hit Syria
The U.S., France and the U.K. targeted chemical weapons sites in Syria early Saturday. Since the launch of more than 100 missiles, a war of words has ensued.
Three Men Accused Of Mosque Bombing To Face Illinois Machine Gun Charge First
Three Ford County men accused of bombing a Minnesota mosque last summer are expected to remain in Illinois for the time being to face charges in a related case.