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Danzy Senna's new novel is an exhilarating yet poignant riff on the struggling artist as a wannabe middle-aged sellout. The writing is endlessly quotable and meaningfully provocative.

The Williamsons of Carlisle, Pa., live well below the poverty line. And in the family's struggle to obtain enough food, nutrition sometimes takes a back seat to necessity. Hunger in America is complicated. It's not just getting enough food, but getting the right food -- and making the right choices.

Trump is changing his tone about tariffs on China, but it is unclear if he will change any policies. And, a sweeping list of executive actions targeting higher education and K-12 schools.

It's been four since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power. Life for certain groups has deteriorated significantly.

Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts will cause 8.6 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, an estimate shows. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said it will cost Republicans seats in Congress.

Food bloggers Terry Fitts and John Malkin launched a Facebook page to hype Central Illinois restaurants. They were inspired by late restaurant booster Larry Carius, but bring a different style and tone to their food writing.

Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.

The Illinois General Assembly is considering extending unemployment benefits to public school support staff during the 10 to 11 weeks of summer break.

Ahead of an estimated 150,000 Illinois households losing their federal food assistance on May 1, advocates rallied at the Capitol to call for state support at extending assistance to those who may lose their benefits.

State Lawmakers will assess how much progress has occurred in public education under the Evidence-Based Funding formula.