Girls wrestling on the rise in Illinois
It's only in the past few years that girl's wrestling became a sanctioned high school sport in Illinois.
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Grief support for farmers who have lost family members to suicide
Farmers have a significantly higher rate of suicide than the general population. Now, a new program aims to provide support for the family members left behind.
There’s only a few of these birds left in the world. An Illinois researcher is trying to save them.
A central Illinois researcher is working to save the Akikiki, a bird native to Hawaii that is on the verge of extinction.
The crime rate is continually falling. So why do people think it’s rising?
Violent crime has been dropping. But people still think crime is on the rise. We looked at crime, perception, and public opinion.
NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks about Abraham Lincoln’s political savviness in newest book
NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep talks about his new book on Abraham Lincoln and how he’s preparing to cover a fraught year in American politics.