SPRINGFIELD – The 2025 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 5 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.

With Spring weather encouraging homeowners to start outdoor projects, Ameren warns consumers to be aware of potential electric hazards they may encounter.

The use of artificial intelligence in hospitals in the United States is wide ranging, with roughly two thirds of U.S. hospitals using these predictive algorithms. But only about 60% are testing these algorithms for accuracy, and less than half are testing them for bias. So, The Checkup’s question is: How can hospitals’ use of AI affect patients?

President Trump is moving to cut the staff by half and dismantle the department. He’s also going after DEI in higher education and funding for research.

‘Poor Working Conditions’ also cited as deterring new hires: 2024-25 teacher shortage report

In his state of the state address in February, Governor JB Pritzker called for a law banning cell phones in classrooms during his state of the state address last month. WSIU is exploring what area school districts are doing with cellphones in the classroom and how they think this law will impact their students.

Snoop Dogg will join the Grandstand entertainment lineup at the Illinois State Fair.

Ornithologist and ecologist Mike Baltz is back with his monthly essay on the natural history of southern Illinois.

Amtrak confirms the incident occurred Tuesday night in Centralia.

Authorities are looking for a suspect who allegedly shot another driver during a road rage incident that began on Interstate 55 northeast of Bloomington-Normal.

In a recent speech on the senate floor, Senator Dick Durbin said the Trump Administration is engaging in quote, "troubling conduct" and posing a threat to the role of the judicial branch in the US government.

Chicago, IL – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is advising taxpayers to be vigilant when preparing tax returns in order to avoid several common errors which can lead to delays, rejections, or even penalties.

Distraught families from across the country have already started reaching out about clothing items they say they recognize.

Some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of a "national stronghold" for the species.

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball.

The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.

House Democrats were gathered in Virginia for their annual issues conference when they received the news that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was planning to vote to advance a GOP-spending bill.

A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.

"Smishing" scams aim to compromise your data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're right.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said.

Impeachment threats against judges — and sometimes physical threats to their safety — compromise the independence of the judiciary, experts warn.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mahmoud Khalil's attorney, Amy Greer, about her client's recent arrest. Khalil, a green card holder, is currently being detained by ICE officers.

An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in an upscale neighborhood, destroying an apartment that neighbors said had been vacant for years.

In 2019, Louisiana's fourth graders ranked 50th in the country for reading. Now, they're 16th. Here's how the state, and one rural district, pulled it off.