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Bloomington's Old Smoke Band takes its musical cues from southern rock, blues, and country. Band members say they're attempting to establish a local and…

The Donald Trump presidential campaign was full of bold promises. Two Illinois State University political scientists said his supporters will hold him…

Illinois State University President Larry Dietz is set to appear before two legislative committees in Springfield this month to testify about the…

The Safe Harbor Shelter in Bloomington is preparing to provide housing for more people needing shelter in the dangerous cold this week.The National…

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said Wednesday that new sexual harassment policies at McDonald’s don’t go far enough because franchise locations are not…

From his earliest days picking peas to improving wages and working conditions as a union leader, Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to giving voice to the exploited men and women who grow America's food.

As money is funneled to states, opioid councils wield significant power in determining how it gets spent. They face concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of representation by affected groups.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Royal Ramey, the co-founder and CEO of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, about the pathway for formerly incarcerated firefighters to build careers in the field.

Mississippi's Parchman Farm was once one of the country's most notorious prisons. The University of Mississippi has introduced college-level classes to offer inmates education - including the blues.

The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.