Illinois Public Radio

Savanna Republican says finding ‘balance,’ honing message are top priorities

Illinois has made a big turnaround when it comes to its budget. Bills are being paid on time and the state has even socked some money away in its rainy day fund. But the future remains cloudy as national and international issues could impact revenue. And, don't forget about pension debt.

Brenda Protz lost her daughter, Jenna, three years ago this month. The 14 year old from Vandalia was riding in a car with her grandparents and her best friend when another driver struck them head-on, killing all four.

Scientists at the Peoria Ag Lab have been working to develop a healthier alternative to butter. They want to replace saturated fats with plant-based and other natural oils that mimic the taste and texture of butter.

Project is part of ongoing historic renovation

An award winning radio and television broadcast program lost a home at Lincoln College when the institution closed in May, 2022. Now, it has a second life, with the studios packed up and moved across central Illinois to Eureka College’s Pritchard Hall.

Enough voters backed the change to the Illinois Constitution, which will guarantee a right to collective bargaining.

This week marks another anniversary of the famous speech. We talk with an expert about what Lincoln wrote and how it came to be.

McCombie, Curran chosen to lead House, Senate caucuses

A Bloomington attorney is helping parents who lost their children to state protective services based on false allegations. Alan Novick says the road to exoneration is long and costly.