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Editors Note: "Stretched Thin," is examining the effect of the state budget impasse on local social service agencies to put a human face on how the…

America has a long history of torture. From enhanced interrogation during the Iraq War all the way back to the Salem Witch Trials, torture has featured…

Illinois State University is looking to address what educators say is a severe shortage of early intervention specialists for infants and toddlers who are…

McLean County is ramping up funding for mental health services as several new programs begin to take shape.The County Board next week will consider…

A popular Netflix miniseries has helped game merchants in central Illinois."The Queen's Gambit" is about a chess prodigy who comes of age in the Cold War…

A close vote to ratify the previously approved plans for the Blackstone Trails subdivision in Normal is a risky one for the town’s reputation, according…

After more than 30 years at District 87 schools, superintendent Barry Reilly can see the finish line.Reilly has informed the school board he plans to…

A number of governments, including the U.K. and the U.S., have taken public stands against what critics call ''orphanage tourism." But some charities defend the practice.

Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and intense. With much of the U.S. facing a weekend of extreme temperatures, here are some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

McCloskey's story has both deep roots and burgeoning relevance. He died this month at 96 and had long been out of the limelight, but the issues he had been willing to champion are as salient as ever.