URBANA, Ill. (Oct. 31, 2026) - Illinois Soul, part of Illinois Public Media (IPM) today announced Dialogue: Next Gen, a new video podcast led by teenagers from schools in central Illinois. The magazine-style show gives young people a platform to talk openly about the topics that matter most to them, in their own words.
Southern Illinois, ensconced between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, is known for its agriculture and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Due to its abundance of crops and proximity to these major rivers, over time, the southernmost portion of The Land of Lincoln became known as Egypt. Right in the center of this region is one of the primary venues for…
Halfpoint/Shutterstock The next time you see someone driving a car with an Illinois license plate, you may want to be extra cautious. By July 1, Illinois Road Safety and Fairness Act It has officially come into force, removing the previous requirement for elderly drivers to pass a
Keith Lusher 07.09.26 It’s not often that an invasive species story comes with good news, but that’s exactly what’s happening on the Illinois River. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring the widespread die-off of invasive silver carp between Henry and Peoria, and biologists say the phenomenon appears to be a naturally occurring phenomenon,
A new law Illinois will target what it calls “super-speeders”, mandating the installation of new speed-limiting devices in their cars if they are caught driving multiple times faster. The law was signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Friday. As part of the larger HB 4948, the state will introduce a new “Intelligent Speed Assistance
The National Weather Service is warning that parts of Illinois could get so hot this week that the heat index could reach 110 degrees. It’s all part of a bigger heat wave that’s hitting the eastern half of the U.S. The weather forecast predicts extremely hot weather until at least Thursday, July 2, 2026. The
Keith Lusher 06.23.26 Fishermen planning a trip to one of Northern Illinois’ most popular fishing destinations may need to adjust their schedules next week. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced this Morrison-Rockwood State Park Whiteside County will be closed to the public June 23-24 while crews conduct aquatic herbicide treatments on Lake Carlton. According