Destructive tornadoes and storms cause damage in several central Illinois towns | First Listen

A prisoner review board next month will hear a request for medical release for Sean Grayson | First Listen

Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson has served less than six months of his 20 year sentence for the murder of Sonya Massey, but his legal team is seeking he be let go for medical reasons.

A new report suggest the arts are a strong economic driver in Illinois | First Listen

The Illinois Arts Council board chair Nora Daley says despite the impact the arts aren't always considered in investment talks.

More students could qualify for in-state tuition at Illinois colleges under a new law | First Listen

The law will loosen one of the requirements for paying in-state tuition by making it available to students who attended college in the state for at least three years

Illinois encouraging residents to avoid prolonged exposure to the extreme heat | First Listen

Cooling centers are available throughout the state. More at Keepcool.illinois.gov.

A new study finds air travel in Illinois increases significantly during the Fourth | First Listen

Researchers with Luxury Link analyzed data and found arriving flights to Illinois increase 18 % during the week surrounding Independence Day.