Statewide

The city saw a rise in shootings in recent years. But the latest numbers indicate a possible turnaround.

A new study suggests upward mobility is more difficult in Illinois than many would think. Although educational attainment and career choices have the biggest influence over a person's income potential, the economic class into which they are born also plays a role.

A bipartisan attempt at changing the process will require a constitutional change.

More than 100,000 patients are on the national kidney transplant list and around 30 people are taken off the lists everyday because they either became too sick for a transplant, or died.

For many, this summer brought a surprise in their utility costs.

The news can be overwhelming. But you still want to be in the know. We have some tips.

As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared.

Despite developing technology, funding cuts threaten the ability to predict severe weather.

Biographer Ron Chernow discusses his new book on the Hannibal, Missouri native.

On this episode, we examine how far high speed rail has come in Illinois. With 110 mile per hour trains running between Chicago and St. Louis, advocates are talking about trains going twice as fast.

An APM investigation found some hospitals failing to provide critical care for victims, such as offering sexual assault testing kits and not contacting child or adult protective services. Illinois lawmakers responded by passing legislation this spring.

A new book details correspondence — letters long assumed to have been lost or destroyed -– that shed light on the nature of her illness as well as the nature of her relationships with the few friends and family she had left by that time.

The city still has problems with violence. But it is on track to have its lowest number of murders in a decade. Many are crediting street outreach.

At a time when fewer people say they are practicing Catholics, church leaders are hoping an American pope may turn that around.

The two-term governor has to decide soon if he will seek re-election. He's also rumored to be considering a presidential bid in 2028.

They've been in the state for more than 50 years, but they are showing up more often.

We talk with pediatrician Dr. Allison Croucher of Duly Health and Care on this episode of Statewide.

The cost of child care can sometimes top rent and mortgage payments.

We talk with the author of Loving Lincoln, who also treats the subject as a memoir of her time working in a male-dominated field.

Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi joins us.

The Trump Administration has revoked the legal status of many international students. Colleges and universities are unsure what to do about it.

It has left those who owe in a tough spot as they seek to get questions answered.

Research supporting alcohol as a carcinogen is something that's not well known by the public. We have a report.

Research supporting alcohol as a carcinogen is something that's not well known by the public. We have a report.

Sheila Lockwood of McHenry lost her son Austin in a 2018 car crash. The person at the wheel was drunk.

The increase comes amid more skepticism of science and government, fueled by the evangelical far right.

The deadliest tornado in U.S. history killed nearly 700 people across parts of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and southern Indiana.

An Illinois law puts domestic violence survivors in prison if they assist in crimes with their abusers. Even when the action was done under threat of physical harm.

President Donald Trump has put colleges and universities in a bind as they seek to maintain inclusiveness on campuses at the risk of federal moeny.

The demand for electric vehicles has been growing. But the Trump Administration is slowing down money for charging stations, which is key to bringing more widespread adoption.

Homeless residents in Midwest cities are increasingly hard to track — and to help.

Romantic love gets all the buzz in February, but platonic love has the power to shape our lives in profound ways that are often overlooked.

High profile raids in the past week have left some people too afraid to leave their homes.

The Safe-T-Act gave smaller departments extra time to comply. But the requirement kicked in for all law enforcement this month.

Considered a public health success, some are starting to question the safety of fluoride in public water supplies.

More than two newspapers shut their doors every week in the U.S.

The focus is greater on sanctuary cities as the incoming Trump Administration has threatened mass deportations.

You've likely heard about how expensive college has gotten. Maybe you're putting a huge chunk of your paycheck towards student loan payments. Or you're wondering how you'll afford to send your kids to college. What you may not know is the problem is especially bad here in Illinois. But now, a group of politicians and advocates in the state have a pretty revolutionary plan to change that.

Political scandals can damage more than just the reputation of those involved. They can also lead to less trust in government. A new podcast called Scandalized looks at these events through the years. The first episode featured former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We speak with the political experts behind the program.

Illinois lacked the needed population at the time. But that didn't stop those committed to becoming part of the union.

A woman discusses the story of how family escaped the Dachau concentration camp.

More than 85% of farm families rely on off-farm income. They often need the jobs to cover costs as smaller farms struggle to produce enough money.

We visit a couple of schools that have enacted such policies to see if they are working.

Amid a growing climate of abuse aimed at sports officials, the Illinois High School Association has found it more difficult to attract and keep them. Some schools have had problems getting enough referees for contests.