Statewide

County officials in downstate Illinois are worried about what the end of cash bail could mean for their communities’ drug problems.

Sometimes it's carefully selecting, or cherry picking, certain facts. An expert says deceptive statements almost always contain a kernel of truth.

While some improvements have allowed for faster travel, a state panel is now working on a plan to guide high speed rail in coming years. But those changes will take time — and money.

Learn about Elizabeth Packard, who was wrongly placed in an Illinois asylum in the 19th century, but later advocated for those in her position and the mentally ill.

Advocates point to cases, like one in Waukegan, where a teen gave a false confession to a shooting.

Chicago's new mayor fired Dr. Alison Arwady, who had served as Chicago's Public Health Commissioner, during the pandemic.

This week, we learn about efforts to train people on how to find Narcan and use it.

On this episode, we learn about a new law that will require taching of Native American history in K-12 schools, starting in the 2024-25 academic year. We examine what it means for Native American students. Also, a report on the legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools. Those stories and more on Statewide.

With the movie Oppenheimer putting focus on the Manhattan Project and development of the first nuclear weapons, we revisit the work done here in Illinois.

It has been nearly a year since Republican governors began busing migrants to Chicago. Since then, about 11,000 have arrived and the city is struggling to find places for them to stay and keep them safe. Volunteers are helping.