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Tri-County Sees COVID-19 Slowing With 40 New Cases, No Fatalities

A continued slowing trend for COVID-19 in the Tri-County area produced just 40 new cases and no new deaths in the past day, while hospitalizations in the region dipped back below 50 and active cases moved under 300.

An aerial view of Washington, D.C., shows the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument as well as the U.S. Capitol.

Biden Just Purged 4 On The Arts Panel That Advises Congress On Public Architecture

On Tuesday afternoon, President Biden announced four new appointees to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, replacing four commissioners appointed by former President Donald Trump.

Firefighters battle a brush fire last week in Santa Barbara, Calif. Climate-driven droughts make large, destructive fires more likely around the world. Scientists warn that humans are on track to cause catastrophic global warming this century.

Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn

Scientists say humans must keep global temperatures from increasing more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization warns that number is looming.

Madigan's Right-Hand Man Indicted For Lying To Grand Jury In ComEd Bribery Investigation

A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted former House Speaker Mike Madigan’s longtime chief of staff for lying under oath during the grand jury’s...

Derrick Young, co-owner of Mahogany Books in Washington, D.C., says his store has seen new customers in the last year who seem to be "willing to do the work" to educate themselves on issues of race in America.

A Moment Or A Movement? Black Bookstore Owners On Business One Year Later

After last summer's surge in anti-racist book sales, NPR spoke to three Black bookstore owners across the country to ask if customers are still engaged with their businesses and anti-racist reading.

A $79 Million 'Promise' Could Transform Educational Opportunity On Peoria's South Side

Illinois Central College is leading a coalition of dozens of community groups in applying for a federal Promise Neighborhoods grant. If approved, nearly $80 million would be available to transform education on Peoria's South Side through the new "Peoria Cradle to Career" initiative.

Organized Labor Notches Win As Unionization 'Fundamental Right' Amendment Goes To Voters In '22

Illinois voters next fall will weigh in on whether the state’s constitution should be amended to include a provision that will establish a fundamental...

Truck driver José Mendoza has a Humana HMO plan through his employer. It has a $5,000 deductible and 50% coinsurance, leaving him financially vulnerable.

A $10,322 Tab For A Sleep Apnea Study Is Enough To Wreck One Patient's Rest

The University of Miami Health System charged truck driver José Mendoza six times what Medicare would pay for an overnight test. He got trapped by his high-deductible health plan and sky-high billing.

Tri-County Reports 3 More COVID Deaths; Active Cases Fall Below 250

Tri-County health officials on Thursday reported three more deaths linked to COVID-19, but just 19 new cases in the past day.

20 Historic Places You Need to See in Illinois

After Charles Titus retired from his position as a history professor at Eastern Illinois University several years ago, he had the time to visit 20 distinct historic attractions across the state.

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