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Q&A: What Bradley University Is Taking Away From Its 'Semester Like None Other'

Bradley University's fall semester during the COVID-19 pandemic was unlike any other in the school's recent history.Tim Shelley recently spoke with BU…

Woodford County Leads Illinois in Organic Farming. Many Opportunities and Challenges Are Ahead

The mud is thick and the icy puddles are unavoidable as Mitch Wettstein trudges through a field of corn stubble on his family’s farmland outside…

Regenerative Ag Could Make Illinois Farms More Climate-Friendly -- And More Profitable, Too

The term “regenerative agriculture” sounds wonderful...or for many maybe just more fancy talk for the latest sustainable agriculture movement.But…

FILE - A convoy of Russian armored vehicles moves along a highway in Crimea, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Russia has concentrated an estimated 100,000 troops with tanks and other heavy weapons near Ukraine in what the West fears could be a prelude to an invasion. Germany's refusal to join other NATO members in supplying Ukraine with weapons has frustrated allies and prompted some to question Berlin's resolve in standing up to Russia. (AP Photo, File)

PAWAC leader: Putin is ‘agitating’ with Ukranian border threat. Sen. Durbin calls him a ‘thug’ and a ‘bully’

Sen. Dick Durbin says the U.S. will not tolerate a Russian attempt to invade Ukraine, while the head of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council believes Russian president Vladimir Putin is making a show of force to flex his muscle as a global leader.

Amanda Riggenbach was the project manager for the Tumultuous 2020 project at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

'Perseverance:' Project chronicles stories of COVID in Illinois

Amanda Riggenbach, the project manager of the Tumultuous 2020 project at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, spent a year documenting COVID-19 in Illinois.

Tenth Circuit Official Court Reporter Elise Wyatt types on a stenograph machine used by the court reporters in Peoria County Courtrooms. The machine allows for typing speeds of more than 200 words per minute and use of thousands of shortcuts for phrases commonly used in courtrooms.

Court reporters face exponentially increasing demand and a shrinking pool of professionals

The profession that some court reporters call a "best kept secret" is facing growing shortages at a time when the volume of work is increasing exponentially.

Congressman Eric Sorensen heard concerns from Chestnut Health Systems, the Regional Office of Education, and Lifelong Access about looming cuts to Medicaid.

Rep. Sorensen labels proposed Trump cuts to SNAP food aid and LIHEAP programs 'cruel' and un-American

Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen calls Trump administration plans to zero out home heating and cooling help for "very low-income" people "cruel."

Remembrance, compassion are key during national organ, tissue donate month

Regional organ donation group remembers previous donors while offering education and compassion during national donate month.

Anti-abortion-rights advocates demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court early Monday.

Supreme Court Sides With California Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers

In a case that pitted the right to know against the right of free speech, the court ruled 5-4 that a California law aimed at "truth in advertising" likely violates the First Amendment.

Trump says Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovation

President Trump announced he plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years for remodeling, following massive backlash after his name was added to the building.

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