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In Mississippi, voters approved of the new magnolia flag to replace its previous flag that bore the stars and bars of the Confederacy. Mississippi writer Kiese Laymon talks with us about what it means to him to be Black in his home state.

Don Whalen should be returned to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence on murder charges in the 1991 death of his father, according to a motion…

As the U.S. government escalates immigration raids in Illinois and nationwide, some Illinois sheriffs are expressing support and a desire for greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement despite state laws that limit their involvement.

Steve Harrison is a reporter and host at WFAE, covering politics and government. In addition to his on-air stories, Steve hosts theInside Politicspodcast and writes itsweekly newsletter.

Education has been deeply impacted by both the COVID-19 pandemic and rising pressure to end racism. Local education administrators detailed how they’re…

One of the four county officials in Oklahoma who were caught on tape allegedly talking about murdering reporters and lynching Black residents stepped down on Wednesday.

It's the latest ruling by a court that political boundaries are unconstitutional when they give too much advantage to one party over another.

The local communities say it's a way those in the politically divided state of Illinois plan to take a stand against gun-restrictions the state's Democrats are trying to pass.

A day after Gov. Bruce Rauner’s “unorthodox” speech in Chicago, state Sen. Jason Barickman said he thinks the Republican incumbent needed a campaign reset…

Joe Borbely of Bloomington-Normal's Jack Dupp & the Empty Bottles said Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam taught him to sing."As an awkward teenager, I recall…