Springfield, IL – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Jerry Costello II, along with key stakeholders representing farmers, research institutions, and food banks, appeared before the General Assembly's House Agriculture & Conservation Committee hearing to discuss federal funding cuts and tariffs – which amount to taxes on working farmers.

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.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats to join him.

Thousands of probationary federal employees fired by the Trump administration must be offered job reinstatement, a judge in San Francisco has ruled, because they were terminated unlawfully.

Some towns paid the U.S. Census Bureau to produce new local population counts to try to get more funding. But Trump's hiring freeze derailed their special census plans — and could hurt the 2030 count.

Comedian John Mulaney is going live on Wednesday nights for 12 weeks on Netflix. NPR's TV critic says that in the first episode, Mulaney seemed to be enjoying the absurdity of the whole setup much more than any of the actual content he was presenting.

Announcing big changes to environmental rules doesn't undo facts on the ground overnight. Instead, EPA's announcement is the first step in what is likely to be a lengthy process to remake the rules and policies it targeted.

Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers, while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

European wines, champagne and other beverages could face heavy tariffs if Trump follows through with this threat.

Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

Critic Ann Powers considers musical performances that have left audiences stunned in utter silence, and what you can hear when sound falls away.

A new series from Radio Diaries remembers controversial broadcasters in American history, including Joe Pyne, who paved the way for in-your-face radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh.

Russia's president welcomed the idea of a ceasefire but warned Ukraine might use a 30-day truce to regroup and questioned how it would be enforced, as President Trump's envoy visited Moscow.

The White Lotus star says she is prepared for any outcome. In this week's Wild Card, Natasha Rothwell shares the advice she happily ignored and how she finds power in solitude.