Alyssa Connell took over the role of manager of Southern Illinois Airport on April 1st. She replaced Gary Shafer who served the airport for 46 years. In this In Focus report, WSIU talked with Connell about her new role, what happens at the airport - on and off the runway, and about the airport's future. Connell explains how she grew up around aviation and her joys in being to work in a field that she loves.

WGLT spoke to state Rep. Sharon Chung, a Democrat from Bloomington, about what got done and what didn't this spring.

A new pair of academic studies offers evidence that Medicaid saves lives. So, what's at stake if the major Medicaid reforms and deep cuts that were approved by House Republicans make it through Congress?

Southern Illinois ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly look at the natural history of our region.

Sweeping legislation would have incentivized energy storage, allowed new nuclear development

The Red Raiders advanced to the title series after knocking off 4-time defending national champion Oklahoma.

This scheme targeted elderly victims with text messages and emails.

This camp is operated by local police and sheriff departments, social service agencies, the Illinois National Guard, and the Illinois State Police.

A supplemental environmental impact statement filed this spring by Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will likely advance the operating license renewal request filed by Constellation Energy, owner of the Clinton nuclear power plant.

Children from toddlers to teens can choose three books and receive snacks and fun activity items.

The goal is to build community trust and reduce harm in high-risk situations.

The event includes guest speakers, a live DJ, games, free food, and community resources.

Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman says the attack represents an erosion of democratic values: "Ultimately, this is about Trump trying to impose his view of the world on everybody else."

President Trump said it was a "good conversation" but noted the Russian leader had vowed "very strongly" during the call to respond to Ukraine's Sunday drone strikes on air bases in Russia.

The biggest news this week belongs to singer-songwriter Alex Warren, whose blockbuster track "Ordinary" ascends to No. 1 on the Hot 100 singles chart for the first time.

The Met's spring exhibition presents a cultural and historical examination of Black style over 300 years through the concept of dandyism.

A declining birth rate led lawmakers to approve a new policy on Tuesday that lifts the limit on the number of children many families may have.

Commerce Department employees who were fired, reinstated, and fired again learned belatedly that their health insurance has been cut off. Some had already racked up thousands in medical bills.

Many of White's books chronicled his own experiences as a gay man, making an indelible impression on gay culture and how LGBTQ experiences were understood more broadly at the dawning of the AIDS health crisis.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

Struggling to have a second child, astronaut Kellie Gerardi uses her social media presence to let others know they're not alone.

And Housing for All is an impressively comprehensive examination of homelessness in America by Maria Foscarinis, who has worked in homelessness advocacy for decades.

The Red Cross says Israeli forces killed 27 people attempting to get aid in Gaza on Tuesday. An Israeli American advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that account is "not accurate."

Tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are doubling today. Here's how it could impact your wallets. And, Trump has asked Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting.