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Eighty years ago, in July 1925, the mixture of religion, science and the public schools caught fire in Dayton, Tenn. The Scopes trial — or "Monkey Trial," as it was called — dominated headlines across the country. NPR looks back at the Scopes trial, the events that led up to it and its aftermath.

Active COVID-19 cases in the Tri-County area have fallen sharply, with nearly 600 fewer residents either hospitalized or isolating at home since Friday.

The Tri-County area just recorded one of its biggest days for COVID-19 vaccinations, as public health officials on Thursday reported more than 2,100...

Several Unit 5 school board candidates opposed to the referendum say a pivot to more e-learning would save the district millions. District officials and teachers say it's not that simple.

Israel and Hamas agree to a four-day pause in fighting to free some hostages. Sam Altman will return to OpenAI as CEO. Wisconsin's Supreme Court hears case that could change district voting maps.

McLean County school districts have a lot of decisions to make now that the state has released its guidelines for reopening. But one thing they agree on:…

More people are caring for a loved one at home as the COVID-19 pandemic leaves them unemployed or apprehensive about care facilities.

Illinois is the last to change state law on property tax debt sales after a 2023 Supreme Court decision

In the latest episode of the WGLT/Vidette podcast series Democracy’s Future, you'll hear from a Democrat and from a socialist in central Illinois about how they're viewing the 2024 election.

An indictment describes four instances last year in which Sheriff Victor Hill ordered detainees restrained in a chair for hours, though the men had offered no resistance.