The federal farm policy trap: why some farmers are stuck raising crops that no longer thrive
Alexander County farmers struggle with repeated floods and long-delayed federal easement programs.
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Wasted waters: How Southern Illinois is coping with decades of sewage flooding
Cahokia Heights in Southern Illinois has been battling chronic sewer overflows for years with little or no success.
State reports first measles case in southern Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state.
Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House
The bill, which would ban mascots that are discriminatory toward people with disabilities, would only affect one school in Illinois.
Federal DOJ launches probe into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Illinois' treatment of people with disabilities, focusing on state-run institutions like Choate.
“All our future money is gone”: The impossible task of providing child care in rural Illinois
Though the governor promised to make Illinois “the best state” to raise young children, child care continues to disappear.
As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance
Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black bears.
Illinois made a bold promise to end poverty. In Alexander County, it’s hard to tell.
In 2020, the state made a goal of cutting deep and persistent poverty in half by 2026 and ending it ...
‘The great show in the sky’: Solar eclipse will once again drive Illinois tourism
Previous eclipse in 2017 generated up to $18 million in visitor spending.
For the most part, incumbents beat back challengers amid low primary turnout
Bost survives close congressional race against former GOP governor candidate
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