Homeless residents in Midwest cities are increasingly hard to track — and to help.

Romantic love gets all the buzz in February, but platonic love has the power to shape our lives in profound ways that are often overlooked.

High profile raids in the past week have left some people too afraid to leave their homes.

The Safe-T-Act gave smaller departments extra time to comply. But the requirement kicked in for all law enforcement this month.

Considered a public health success, some are starting to question the safety of fluoride in public water supplies.

More than two newspapers shut their doors every week in the U.S.

The focus is greater on sanctuary cities as the incoming Trump Administration has threatened mass deportations.

You’ve likely heard about how expensive college has gotten. Maybe you’re putting a huge chunk of your paycheck towards student loan payments. Or you’re wondering how you’ll afford to send your kids to college. What you may not know is the problem is especially bad here in Illinois. But now, a group of politicians and advocates in the state have a pretty revolutionary plan to change that.

Political scandals can damage more than just the reputation of those involved. They can also lead to less trust in government. A new podcast called Scandalized looks at these events through the years. The first episode featured former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We speak with the political experts behind the program.

Illinois lacked the needed population at the time. But that didn't stop those committed to becoming part of the union.