Students can visit the tables to place unopened, unwanted food items they received from the cafeteria that day. After food is placed, any student is allowed to take it for no charge.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.

Speech language pathologists trained in autism evaluation would be allowed to diagnose children under age 3 who are enrolled in Illinois Early Intervention Program. We hear from experts and parents.

Illinois has joined other states in a legal challenge against the president's order.

Illinois will receive up to $768 million over a 10-year period, which will be used for youth mental health and online safety training programs.

A Central Illinois writer Friday will release the premiere episode of his pulpy crime thriller audio drama series that is political, historical but ultimately an intimate story told on a big scale.

A City Council member’s office complained to city officials twice in one week that residents were griping about odors from the business

JB Pritzker signed a new law to establish statewide rules and regulations for electronic bikes and scooters, also known as e-bikes.

A lawsuit seeks to block the Postal Service from enforcing new rules prohibit transmitting mail ballots to or from anyone not listed on a federally approved database of U.S. citizens.

Darren Bailey said he will shift gears to the Chicago area upon the conclusion of this week’s campaign tour of downstate communities.

The leading candidates for governor respond to questions about school funding and education policy during their State Fair appearances.