SPRINGFIELD – The Administration of Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois recorded an 8.3% drop in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023, exceeding a nationwide decline of 4%. Specifically, opioid overdose deaths declined 9.7% in the state, compared to 3% nationally. The new data shows 3,502 overdose deaths in Illinois from all causes in 2023, 317 fewer than in 2022.

Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we a dive into another selection of SIU Press titles in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Health care advocates, hospital officials and people who rely on Medicaid for their medical coverage warned state lawmakers Wednesday of consequences that could result from proposed cuts in federal Medicaid funding.

The head of the Illinois Farm Bureau is urging the federal government to walk back tariffs that could damage the agriculture sector.

The United States Postal Service launched their Delivering for America Plan in 20-21. The plan called for a 40 billion dollar into modernization of the postal service. On Wednesday they unveiled the changes they've made to the Carbondale Post Office under this plan.

Forecasters predict revenue growth in current fiscal year will miss the mark.

Camp Ondessonk, a summer camp in Southern Illinois, is taking a proactive approach toward conservation by planning a prescribed burn of roughly 50 acres of forest.

Ameren Illinois proposed a plan to help its customers reduce energy usage and save on monthly bills.

Officials hope to pass energy package this spring

CHICAGO – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Women’s History Month and honor the enduring impact of women in shaping history.

State lawmakers are pushing a bill to ban food additives that have been linked to cancer and behavioral issues, but there is a debate over who should regulate it.

The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is hosting a local disaster response training session.

The former Philippine president, accused of crimes against humanity over his deadly "war on drugs," spoke via video link in his initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender play a high-ranking spy couple in Steven Soderbergh's new film. Black Bag offers Bond-style globe-trotting intrigue and marital dramedy.

As the moon moved through the shadow of the Earth, it was also being illuminated by light from the sun — causing the moon to appear as if dipped in a deep red hue in a stunning celestial sight.

Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.

Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster.

Game studios have cranked out surprising hits ranging from cooperative platformers to historical epics. NPR staff and contributors round up the latest from a promising 2025.

Senate Democrats must choose between a government shutdown or a bill they hate, as the deadline to pass a spending bill looms.

In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads.

The 68-team fields for the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments will be unveiled Sunday night, and the games begin next week.

Whether you're new to the National Women's Soccer League, or you've been a fan for its past 12 seasons, here's a preview of what you should watch out for when play kicks off this weekend.

Simple activities to help you better appreciate the birds, bees and flowers — and spend more time outside.

If you've been paying attention to international politics, you'll get at least three — yes, THREE! — questions right this week!