Updated from last year’s bill, it aims to increase transparency of prisoner releases

Amina Rahman and her daughter, Hafsa, reflect on their experiences with the NPR Illinois J-Corps pilot. Follow along each Friday through May with this J-Corps Audio Journal.

Hate leafleting has become an increasingly common means for extremist groups to espouse hateful messages and intimidate marginalized communities, the Anti-Defamation League says.

Amina Rahman and her daughter, Hafsa, discuss increaseing uncertainty about travel for the Muslim community and the experiences of immigrants. Follow along each Friday through May with this J-Corps Audio Journal.

Hafsa and Amina Rahman with the latest J -Corps Audio Journal. It's the end of Ramadan, which is a very important part of the holy month, worshiping and getting ready for Eid.

Proposal would amend the Illinois School Code to implement a mandatory one-year expulsion

As this J-Corps team of Amina and Hafsa Rahman continue to prepare their reports as community journalists for NPR Illinois, they find current world events are impacting the Muslim community in Springfield.

Leaders expect human trafficking numbers in state are higher than reports indicate

Seniors may bear the brunt

Bill would ban ‘no-knock’ warrants, restrict times warrants could be served