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Incumbent Renner Bests Mayor Primary Field; Lower Finishes 2nd

Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner took a step toward a second term as he easily outdistanced a crowded field of challengers in the primary election Tuesday.…

The Trump administration canceled $175 million in grants made by the National Endowment for the Humanities, which funds programs in 50 states. Illinois Humanities is scrambling to determine what projects to keep whole and which to scale back.

Abrupt $1 million loss for Illinois Humanities after Trump cuts funding

Cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities could have a trickle-down effect on Illinois museums, history programs and higher education.

Brazil Enslaved

Slavery in Brazil lasted until 1888, longer than anywhere in the Americas. Its final years coincided with the rise of photography. A vast archive of images sheds light on the lives of enslaved women.

Making Noise About Rep. Sommer's Quiet Tenure

Voters are accustomed to politicians who love to self-promote—the ones who call press conferences to brag about all the bills they’ve introduced, who give…

Corey Lewandowski, campaign manager for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, at a campaign rally in Palm Beach, Fla. earlier this month.

Corey Lewandowski, Trump's Campaign Manager, Charged With Battery

The charge and a new video tape come after Lewandowski allegedly grabbed a reporter following a Trump campaign rally earlier this month.

Bill White, pictured here at the 1991 MLB All-Star Game, was the president of the National League from 1989 to 1994. He began his baseball career as a first baseman with the then-New York Giants and later became a broadcaster with the Yankees.

Blazing Baseball Trails From Field To Executive Suite

Bill White started his pro career in a Southern minor league where he was the only black player. He later made the majors, and went on to become a Yankees broadcaster and president of the National League. He shares his favorite broadcasting memories and controversial opinions with Robert Siegel.

The Portland Thorns pose with the trophy after the team won the National Women's Soccer League championship match against the Kansas City Current on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Portland won 2-0.

The Thorns overcome off-field challenges to win National Women's Soccer League title

Sophia Smith, the season's Most Valuable Player, scored early, and the Thorns won took their third NWSL title with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current.

Helen Fielding says she wanted to explore a common predicament: getting older, finding yourself single again, and having to deal with a changed dating landscape.

Helen Fielding On Bridget Jones: Still Looking Good At 51

Bridget Jones is 51 now, a widow, and a newly-minted Twitter addict. Creator Helen Fielding tells NPR's Rachel Martin that she brought Bridget back because she wanted to write about a situation many people find themselves in: single again, getting older and dealing with a completely different dating landscape.

Responders On Grand Bahama Field Frantic Calls For Help As Dorian Hits

As Dorian batters the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Disaster Manager Don Cornish describes the emergency response to flooding and other effects of the hurricane.

Man wearing a gray hoodie and dark shirt that reads "Grow Your Own Teachers" standing next to a table with a sign that also reads "Grow Your Own Teachers" while several hoodies, hats and tote bags are stacked on the table in a conference room

ISU takes part in campaign to recruit teachers from other career fields

A nonprofit group of educators is looking to address the statewide teacher shortage by recruiting more candidates from other career paths.

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