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Illinois State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders is encouraging public and nonpublic organizations to apply for funding to expand the availability of preschool in areas of the state that are currently underserved. He is pictured in his Springfield office.

State board of education looking for new providers in preschool ‘deserts’

Agency looks to open 5,000 new slots in underserved communities

Illinois state parks hosting New Year's Day hikes

These free, family-friendly hikes are available to the public.

Almost A Month Later, North Carolina Governor's Race Remains Undecided

In North Carolina, Republican incumbent Gov. Pat McCrory trails his Democratic challenger Roy Cooper by 10,000 votes. One of the largest counties has a recount this weekend.

A warehouse being converted into an immigration detention center with plans to hold 1,500 people, is seen in Williamsport, MD, on Monday, March 9, 2026.

ICE's detention expansion meets resistance in communities across the political spectrum

Last year ICE got $45 billion from Congress over four years to expand its detention footprint. Many towns and cities are pushing back.

Dede Murphy and other local election workers say members of an election denier group camped out in the hallways of their county building and yelled in their faces. Some say they were followed home or put in physical danger. Election workers across 22 states tell NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs.

For election workers, Trump's lies have meant threats, harassment and a poisoned dog

Election workers across 22 different states told NPR they've received threats or felt unsafe doing their jobs, and many are worried for what the 2024 presidential election will bring.

What to know about ‘undated’ and ‘naked’ mail ballots in Pennsylvania

As voters in the key swing state of Pennsylvania cast mail-in ballots, multiple legal fights over how the ballots of mail-in voters should be counted have been playing out in the courts.

Davis Wins Re-Election In 13th Congressional District

Republican Rep. Rodney Davis has won a fourth term representing the 13th Congressional District. But this time, he'll be in the minority party in the…

Smoke rises over a vineyard as the Glass Fire burns this week in Calistoga, Calif.

California Fires: 3 More People Killed As Blazes Rage In Wine Country

Gusty winds on Monday helped the Zogg and Glass fires to multiply in size. Winds eased overnight, raising hopes that firefighters could make progress containing the blazes.

[4] Conan / Kennedy Rocker

Neal speaks with Norma Arata (UH-rah-TUH), who makes and sells the authentic Kennedy rocker. Mrs. Arata's late husband, Larry, made 12 rocking chairs for President Kennedy designed to ease his back pains. Two of the rockers sold at a Sotheby's auction this week in New York. (5:00) (The Authentic Kennedy Rocker is available through Norma Arata in McLean, Virginia 703-536

Judge Michael Risinger has been overseeing drug court in Tazewell County for over two years. Come the new year, he'll take over a civil courtroom in Peoria County.

Tazewell County Drug Court Sends Three New Graduates Into The New Year

Three people earned their way out of Tazewell County Drug Court Wednesday after years of effort to get clean and rebuild their lives.

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