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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders acknowledged this week that the young voters he's been counting on to boost his candidacy have not shown up at the polls in the strong numbers he had been hoping for.

Amid unrest at local jails, surging gun violence and a pandemic that has disproportionately hurt people of color, Tishaura Jones says: "We are done avoiding race and how it holds this region back."

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Jessie Williams, Artistic Director of Central Illinois Ballet, about their upcoming production of The Nutcracker.

Bloomington and Normal mayors Mboka Mwilambwe and Chris Koos joined state Sen. Dave Koehler to discuss inclusivity and equality during a town hall forum Tuesday night hosted by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Prairie Pride Coalition and Equality Illinois.

The internet has taken on an even larger role in work and play alike during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The impact of low corn yield on the rural economy can be significant, according to the USDA.

Illinois lawmakers are looking at potential next steps to expand carbon capture, utilization and storage in the state, and ease concerns raised about the process.

A Central Illinois congressman says the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, the political head of the Hamas movement, during a visit to Iran was justified, even though it complicates efforts to secure a cease fire between Hamas and Israel in the war in Gaza.

The chamber of commerce will be paid $2,000 by the city to submit the grant application. Other payments would be made by the city to the chamber if the grant is approved by the DCEO.

The Tazewell County board's executive committee held discussions Wednesday on the possibility of placing a referendum to eliminate the auditor’s office on the November ballot.