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The Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, was the site of an attack by British national Malik Faisal Akram, who was in a 10-hour hostage standoff with law enforcement. A new report by the Anti-Defamation League says antisemitic incidents in the U.S. rose 36% in 2022.

Antisemitic incidents are at an all-time high, the ADL reports

The annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.

South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin, center, leaves after a briefing announcing a plan on Monday to resolve a dispute over compensating people forced to work under Japan's 1910-1945 occupation of Korea, at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea Monday, March 6, 2023.

U.S. allies South Korea and Japan move closer to resolve forced labor feud

South Korea announced on Monday a plan to compensate victims of forced labor under Japan's colonization through a government foundation with funds from South Korean companies.

The history behind the NYC subway station chosen for Mamdani's swearing-in

The city shut down the station in 1945 on New Year's Eve. Eighty years later, it's a symbolic venue choice for the incoming mayor's private swearing-in ceremony.

Bruce Auster

Bruce Auster is NPR's Senior Director for the Collaborative Journalism Network. He is at the center of an effort to transform the public radio system and establish a new way for NPR and the newsrooms of hundreds of NPR Member Stations to work together.

“Sometimes they spend too much time on social media, and they're not socializing and they're losing that component," says Bernice Gordon-Young, LCPC, a psychotherapist with OSF HealthCare who treats both children and adults.

OSF Psychotherapist's Advice For Parents On Teen Suicide Prevention

A psychotherapist with OSF HealthCare says limiting screen time and open communication are key factors in addressing rising teen suicide rates.

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria professor Dr. Ken Fukuchi has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for his Alzheimer's Disease research.

UICOMP Professor Earns $2.4M Grant For Alzheimer’s Research

Dr. Ken Fukuchi hopes his research into Alzheimer’s Disease can lead to new options for treatment and prevention of the affliction.

Power lines and power-generating windmills rise above the rural landscape on June 13, 2018, near Dwight, Ill. Driven by falling costs, global spending on renewable energy sources like wind and solar is now outpacing investment in electricity from fossil fuels and nuclear power.

An Advocate Fights For Equity In New Energy Legislation

Reverend Tony Pierce helped steer new energy legislation in Illinois toward a focus on equity.

Use of racial slur in video featuring Richwoods secretary denounced by students, parents

A number of students are concerned for the Richwoods High School community after a recently surfaced video appeared to show secretary Courtney Lewis use the n-word.

Scott Preston was first elected to the Normal Town Council in 2013, then becoming the youngest council member in Normal history. He was re-elected to the council in 2017 and 2021, and his term expires in 2025.

Republican from Normal announces run for 91st House District

Normal Town Council member Scott Preston said Wednesday he plans to run for the Illinois House in the redrawn 91st House District.

Kewanee volunteer group welcoming Afghan refugees to Illinois

Refugees fleeing from war-torn Afghanistan may soon resettle in Kewanee, Illinois.

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