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Democrats in the General Assembly this week lined up to push a measure that would allow state courts to award punitive damages in wrongful death lawsuits – a departure from the status quo for more than a century in Illinois.

In two weeks, State Farm’s auto insurance customers in Illinois will see their rates go up again – for the fourth time in less than a year. Together they’ve raised the average cost about $200.

Michael Block stunned everyone Sunday after sinking a hole-in-one — even he couldn't believe it. A par on the closing hole secured Block's spot in next year's championship.

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are preparing for another face-to-face meeting Monday afternoon to try to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling and avoid default.

Research shows taking a certain antibiotic after sex can significantly reduce the risk of getting sexually transmitted infections. It is seen as a promising approach to curb the nation's STI epidemic.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Bob Vander Plaats, president of the conservative group The Family Leader, about how Iowa voters are evaluating the GOP presidential field.

A massive military display by Hezbollah on Sunday was the largest in at least a decade for the Iranian-backed militia, and comes at a moment of heightened tension with Israel.

Cannabis regulation, elections, biometric privacy, ethics measures all filed Friday

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics, about how investors should be thinking about the debt ceiling standoff.

Next Level Church in New Hampshire grew quickly and spread into three states. It died almost as quickly, leaving many questions about the conduct of its charismatic pastor.