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Students wait in line to cast their ballot at a polling station on the campus of the University of California, Irvine, on Nov. 6, 2018.

Young Americans are raising alarms about the state of U.S. democracy in a new poll

A poll by the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics found that a majority of young people believe that American democracy is either "in trouble" or "failed."

New, stringent Trump administration rules on federal funding to help provide residences for people without homes could cast them back out onto the street in Chicago and across Illinois.

New Federal Rules Could Put Formerly Unhoused People Back Out on The Streets Across Illinois

The Trump administration is dramatically cutting the money available to help pay for housing for people in need, including those with mental illness or disabilities.

Claims workers for State Farm and other property and casualty carriers are spreading out to begin counting up damage in storm savaged areas such as Mayfield, Kentucky.

Insurance claims from storm and tornado damage begin to mount

As homeowners in central and southern Illinois and three other states count up the damage from Friday's storms that spawned twisters and high winds, insurance claims are beginning to flow into property and casualty insurers.

Court documents: Aaron Rossi jailed for failed drug test as he awaits trial

According to court documents, the Bloomington man tested positive for marijuana on Sept. 7, which was a violation of his conditions for pretrial release. He was arrested Friday morning and booked at the Knox County jail.

News crews film outside the home of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson on Friday in Hagerstown, Md. Authorities say Wilkinson, who was shot to death in the driveway of his home, had presided over the divorce case of the man now identified as a suspect in the killing.

Police locate a vehicle last operated by the suspect in a Maryland judge's killing

The Washington County Sheriff's Office said it tracked down a silver Mercedes last operated by the man suspected of killing a Maryland Circuit Court judge on Thursday.

State police ask for public's help in naked gunman case

State police are asking for public help in the weekend case of a naked gunman in Gibson City who allegedly wounded two officers. Troopers said they hope area people and businesses may have relevant video footage.

COVID-19 vaccination site at the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Sangamon County Switches Mobile Clinic To Pfizer Vaccine As Johnson & Johnson Temporarily Paused

Despite shelving around 2,300 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, the Sangamon County Department of Public Health won’t have...

When SNAP benefits will arrive is still in flux. Here's what communities are doing to fill the gap

Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the uncertainty and lapse in benefits in states across the country.

Doug Scott, an architect of Illinois’ climate policy, takes gavel of state's utility regulatory commission

New ICC chair, 2 other commissioners were appointed earlier this year

A subway customer uses a tissue to protect her hand while holding onto a pole as COVID-19 concerns drive down ridership, Thursday, March 19, 2020, in New York. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)

How The Coronavirus Is Disproportionately Impacting Black Americans

We discuss the disproportionate impact on the African American community.

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