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President Obama speaks during the South by Southwest Interactive conference in Austin, Texas, on Friday.

Obama addressed the role of technology in civic life, defended the merits of government, talked about the digital divide, and of course, weighed in on the ongoing debate about digital privacy.

Director Guillermo Del Toro Says 'Shape Of Water' Centers On 'Love Beyond Words'

"I wanted to make a completely honest, heart-on-sleeve, non-ironic melodrama," del Toro says. Set in 1962, his new film features a fairy tale romance between a creature and a mute woman.

1B COVID Vaccine Expansion Includes Pregnant Women. Should They Take The Shot?

The expansion of the 1B phase of COVID-19 vaccinations includes pregnant women. While the Tri-County area isn't yet expanding eligibility, other areas of…

Sex Education Standard Update Bill Advances Out Of State Senate Along Party Lines

A bill updating Illinois sex education standards passed through the Illinois Senate Thursday after a contentious debate.

Comedian Richard Pryor, pictured in 1977, grew up in a brothel, surrounded by violence. "He said once that it's easier for him to talk about his life in front of 2,000 people than it is to do it one on one," says Scott Saul, whose new book is <em>Becoming Richard Pryor</em>.

Richard Pryor, A Comedy Pioneer Who Was 'Always Whittling On Dynamite'

Scott Saul's new book, Becoming Richard Pryor, describes how Pryor went from being raised by a grandmother, who was a bootlegger and madam, to being a transformative figure in entertainment.

Can Legislation Protect Illinois Churches From Violence? Political Scientist Says 'No'

Illinois lawmakers last year moved to crack down on acts of violence committed in a place of worship. The legislation, signed by Governor JB Pritzker,…

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, says she wants to hear more from law enforcement officials as the process of implementing a criminal justice reform bill begins.

Signing Of Criminal Justice Bill Raises Implementation Concerns

Gov. JB Pritkzer has signed a criminal justice reform bill spearheaded by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. But questions linger among activists,...

Washington Public Works Director Brian Rittenhouse answers a question about a water tower painting project during Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Washington water tower painting project on hold after city council rejects low bid

The vote came after Washington resident Tyler Shirley, representing the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 157 of Peoria, spoke against the low bidder, LC United of Sterling Heights, Mich.

A nearly $110,000 project that adds a sidewalk along the east side of Eagle Avenue (left) from the Central Intermediate School parking lot to Eagle's intersection with U.S. Business Route 24 could be completed by the start of the school year in August.

Washington steps up for Central School District students with Eagle Avenue sidewalk project

Washington Central School District students will have a safe place to walk along Eagle Avenue to and from the street's intersection with U.S. Business Route 24 in Washington when they return to school in August.

Gov. JB Pritzker has called for the permanent elimination of the state's 1% grocery tax in his budget proposal. A recent policy spotlight published by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs finds that while municipalities are projected to see significant lost revenue, individual households would only see modest savings.

Pritzker administration official defends grocery tax cut as report projects modest relief for families

A report looking at the potential impact of eliminating Illinois’ grocery tax suggests most families would only see modest relief, while municipalities would face a “consequential” revenue shortfall.

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