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Nine people have died in Bloomington-Normal in gun violence this year. More than that tally have survived bullet wounds.The group Moms Demand Action for…

If you grow up in New Orleans, you’re going to absorb the musical legacy of that city.“In other cities, you might be exposed to rock and roll, hip-hop, or…

World War I was one of the deadliest and most destructive episodes in human history.But it also helped create something—Caterpillar. The company remains…

When Naia Izumi was announced the winner of the 2018 NPR Tiny Desk Contest, five central Illinois artists said they weren't surprised they were not…

As a teen phenom growing up in a city many consider the Mecca of blues and soul music, Eric Gales didn't quite understand what he was absorbing."Growing…

Chicago jazz pianist and educator Lara Driscoll credits University of Illinois piano professor Chip Stephens for inspiring the title to her debut album…

Much of the debate in the Normal Town Council and mayor's races has centered on taxes, debt and town essentials, including roads and water. But several…

Brett is the health reporter and a producer at WXXI News. He has a master’s degree from the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism and before landing at WXXI, he was an intern at WNYC and with Ian Urbina of the New York Times. He also produced freelance reporting work focused on health and science in New York City. Brett grew up in Bremerton, Washington, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.

Robert Smith is a host for NPR's Planet Money where he tells stories about how the global economy is affecting our lives.

After the coronavirus led to the cancellation of the NCAA Division 1 basketball tournaments last year, this year's games are on — but with changes including fewer fans, no bands or cheerleaders.