Illinois Public Media News

Temporary workers in Illinois have more protections after Republican Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill championed by an area lawmaker. 

Lovie Smith made no excuses after Nebraska embarrassed his second Illini football team 28-6 on its own field.  He said everyone on the team is subject to scrutiny, and that includes himself.

As the number of farmers markets grow across the state, inconsistencies in regulation for the farmers who travel from county to county has become apparent, but new legislation intends to remove some of the barriers. 

The last family was scheduled to move out of Champaign’s Bristol Place Friday, as the city and local housing authority prepare the north side neighborhood for redevelopment. Meanwhile, a major funding component for the new development meant to replace the old neighborhood was approved by a state panel in Chicago.

On the 21st: We talk to two community leaders who are rallying support for hurricane-struck Puerto Rico. Plus, we learn about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week and the prominence of Illinois wineries.