Illinois Public Media News

Life in North Korea has been documented as difficult and three defectors are telling their stories in Illinois.

A group is aiming to bring lawyers to rural parts of Illinois, where people can struggle to find help in court.

The 21st was joined by a south side native better known as "Chicago’s Neighborhood historian" who wanted to share all of Chicago’s riches and history with his 81,000 followers on TikTok.

John Hibbing's latest book explores what motivates Donald Trump’s base and why those forces are likely to outlast Trump himself.

People from across the state are descending on Springfield. We took in some of the food, fun and more at the 2022 Illinois State Fair.