Education
2 years ago
Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice

When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in higher education, it left the college essay as one of few places where race can play a role in admissions decisions.

Local
2 years ago
Springfield ambulance providers speak up at council meeting

The controversy regarding ambulance service in Springfield continues.

Local
2 years ago
Southern Illinois prepares for solar eclipse

Marshall has activities planned over the weekend leading up to the eclipse.

Sports
2 years ago
Cardinals super fan known as Rally Runner pleads guilty to storming Capitol in face paint

A St. Louis Cardinals super fan who legally changed his name to Rally Runner has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol while wearing red face paint and red clothes.

Entertainment
2 years ago
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police.

Sports
2 years ago
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes

NCAA President Charlie Baker is urging states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performances.

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
For healthy spring cleaning, think NEAT (and dust carefully)

Cleaning might affect your health in ways you haven’t considered.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.

Local
2 years ago
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal

Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and storage are awaiting action from the full Illinois Senate after unanimous committee approval.

Education
2 years ago
Illinois helps schools weather critical teaching shortage, but steps remain, study says

Illinois schools have taken steps to weather an acute shortage of teachers with the state’s help, but a survey released Tuesday points to ways to improve training, support and incentives for classroom instructors.