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The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of four days of activities marking the birthday of the adorable social media sensation. -
Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance. -
MyPillow creator Mike Lindell's lawyers were fined thousands for submitting a legal filing riddled with AI-generated mistakes. It highlights a dilemma of balancing technology and using it responsibly. -
New York Times reporter Adam Liptak discusses the Court's decisions to limit the power of lower courts while expanding presidential power, and its consequential use of the "shadow docket."
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It will be named Saluki Village and be located along the area formerly known as Greek Row, across from the Simmons Law School. -
Medicaid cuts expected to hit rural hospitals the hardest -
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. -
Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we explore two SIU Press entries in the Concise Lincoln Library series that made their debuts in paperback in the Fall of 2024. -
If approved, the new service will start this December. -
The income guidelines have increased, allowing more families to qualify. -
The cause of death is still under investigation.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is voicing full-throated support for the massive Republican tax and spending bill, despite past opposition to Medicaid cuts and concern over the mounting federal budget deficit. LaHood represents parts of Bloomington-Normal. -
Authorities say one of the suspects provided a confession. -
This partnership is the first of its kind in the nation. -
New requirements mandate state pay for a greater share of program -
“Student Support Services helps level the playing field and equips our students with the tools and confidence to graduate and lead,” said Wain Davis, IECC TRIO SSS Director.
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TikTok researchers and users say there is yet another type of deception to look out for on the hit video app: deepfake videos that copy the exact words of a real creator but in a different voice. -
Journavx is the first truly new painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration in more than 20 years. But the drug is expensive, and many people can't get it yet. -
President Trump has indicated that he may send an additional Patriot missile system to Ukraine to aid its air defense against escalating Russian attacks. But just last week, military leaders said the U.S. would pause weapons shipments to the country.
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More than 120 people who were killed during last week's floods.
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President Trump says the U.S. might send another Patriot missile system to Ukraine to support them against Russia's intensifying assault against the country.
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Private companies show millions of people at risk from high waters.
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In Texas, nearly a week after the deadly floods along the Guadalupe River, crews continue to search through debris for victims.
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Tennis lovers don costumes, throw Pimm's parties and camp overnight in line for day-of Wimbledon tickets. Some say waiting in the Queue is more fun than the actual tennis. -
Italian candy giant Ferrero offered the American breakfast company a $3.1 billion deal too sweet to pass up. -
They were on opposite sides during Syria's civil war and now must do lifesaving work together. A makeshift brick wall divides them in their Damascus fire station. The psychological wall is higher. -
DOGE recently gained high-level access to a database that controls government payments and loans to farmers and ranchers across the U.S. -
New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic, where over two dozen died in the Texas flood. And, U.S. measles cases hit the highest level in over three decades.
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