Illinois Public Media News

The Frances Nelson Health Center was formally established in 1969 as a free clinic aimed at promoting equal access to health care—and continues with that mission today.

The Fighting Illini men's basketball team overcame a sluggish first half to cruise past the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii 66-53 Monday night in Champaign.

The Trump administration has been rolling back environmental rules that were created under President Obama. And since January of 2017, EPA inspections in the Midwest have fallen by 60%. Plus, 10 years ago Illinois impeached and removed Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We learn what that process can teach us about the impeachment proceedings in Washington today. We also talk about the retirement of Senate President John Cullerton, and interview one Chicago who resident has been making snow days a little easier for everyone by making snow murals all over the city.

When José moved his family to the United States from Mexico nearly two decades ago, he had hopes of giving his children a better life.

During 2019, the curveballs thrown at farmers began with the partial government shutdown in January, when some U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies were closed.

The new four-part PBS documentary "College Behind Bars" examines what higher education looks like in New York State prisons — and the impact it has on incarcerated students. Lynn Novick produced and directed the film, and Ken Burns is an executive producer. 

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin wants the federal government to increase funding for scientific research by five percent each year.

The Illini won an NCAA Regional for just the second time in program history, and the first time since 2006.

The latest production from Lyric Theatre at Illinois opens Friday night at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana. “The Adventures of Little Sharp Ears” by the Czech composer Leoš Janáček follows wildlife as they move from the farmyard through the forest.

Rodney Davis’ 13th District includes wide swaths of rural, central Illinois, where President Trump is popular. But is also includes college towns filled with Democratic voters, and Davis was re-elected by a slim margin last year.