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Migrants wait to be processed by the Border Patrol after illegally crossing the Rio Grande river from Mexico into the U.S. at Eagle Pass, Texas, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The area has become entangled in a turf war between the Biden administration and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over how to police the U.S. border with Mexico. — AP Photo/Eric Gay

September 29, 2022

Downstate communities may see migrants bussed from Texas

The City of Chicago is reaching out to other cities across Illinois for help as it deals with an influx of migrants bused in by red state governors.

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In this Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 file photo, a security guard opens the door to the Whole Women's Health Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas. A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight. — AP Photo/LM Otero, File

September 21, 2021

Illinois Reacts To Texas Abortion Law

After the most restrictive abortion restrictions in the country were allowed to go into effect in Texas, ripples are already being seen in the rest of the country, including in Illinois. We were joined by representatives from both sides of the issue.

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Screen shot of FAFSA website on mobile phone. — Carter Staley/NPR Illinois

August 06, 2019

New Law Will Require Illinois Students To Apply For Financial Aid

Illinois is now the third state to require graduating high school seniors fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as the FAFSA form.

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Flowers adorn a makeshift memorial near the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex Sunday in El Paso, Texas. — John Locher/AP

August 04, 2019

State Officials Will Pursue Death Penalty Against Suspected El Paso Gunman

The shooter behind the grisly mass shooting that left 20 people dead and 26 wounded at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart on Saturday morning has been identified by officials as 21-year-old Patrick Crusius of Allen, Texas.

July 01, 2019

Policing The Dairy Industry; Fiction Book Recommendations; Women’s World Cup Semi-Final Preview; Whataburger Sold To Chicago

Earlier this month, activists released video of alleged animal abuse at a farm in Indiana. So, who actually makes sure animals are treated humanely? And, all this week we’re bringing you some reading recommendations for the summer. Today, we’re starting off with fiction. Also, we'll have a preview of the Women's World Cup semi-final match between the U.S. and England. Plus, a Chicago investment firm recently bought Whataburger, one of Texas’ most beloved fast food chains.

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