Illinois Public Media News

The Illinois man behind the dance performed at many weddings passed away. We're talking about DJ Casper, who created the "Cha Cha Slide."

This week: Former president Donald J. Trump's latest indictment and Democratic and Republican Days at the 2023 Illinois State Fair.

Each Friday, we end the week with a statewide news roundup. We checked in Northern Illinois and the Metro East regions.

Fifteen years after the state effectively banned indoor public smoking, has Illinois curbed the health effects of smoking?

The new Miss Illinois joined The 21st Show to talk about her research, competing in pageants, her charitable cause, and more.