In this episode of Talking Art, artist Matt Pulford discusses how the natural world inspires his creative practice through painting, drawing, printmaking, and installation. He reflects on his recent artist residency, the ideas that continue to shape his work, and the inspiration behind his current exhibitions. Matt also shares how immersing himself in nature influences his artistic process and invites viewers to see the landscape through a new perspective.

The ordinance comes after months of complaints about these smaller motorized vehicles posing a safety risk as well as a noise nuisance to residents. If passed, the ordinance would allow law enforcement to impound vehicles and fine up to $750 for violations.

OMG! If you’re looking for a raucous good time to escape the oppressive summer heat, I’ve got just the thing: Mean Girls at Countryside Community Theatre with book by the brilliant Tina Fey of Saturday Night Live fame, and under the incandescent direction, choreography, and costuming of Ashley Mills Becher, whose dazzling talent I’ve seen many times at Circa 21 and she outdoes herself with this show. Husband Bobby Becher takes on the task of Music Director and the result of this team is an explosive, riotous, energetic extravaganza of entertainment that will have you out of your seat for a “Standing O.”

The Davenport housing service nonprofit is working with developer Built to Suit to add 11 units on West 50th Street. The $4.2 million project will include ADA-compliant housing with wraparound services. Construction is expected to be completed in April.

Staying hydrated is essential for feeling your best during the summer months. This episode shares practical tips to help you increase your water intake, recognize hydration-rich foods, and build healthy hydration habits.

Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, talks about the reasons for his candidacy, how he would address the skyrocketing cost of living, ethics reform, an Illinois DOGE, property tax reform, jobs and much more. He also discusses his decision to live in Chicago to help bridge the partisan and rural-urban divide.

Financial documents that could alert communities to which hospitals are at risk of closing will be kept confidential under a new state law enacted by Gov. JB Pritzker. The move comes as doctors fear more hospitals could close next year

Madigan’s legal team before the Supreme Court includes Lisa Blatt, a well-known high court litigator who claims an 82% win rate before the Supreme Court. She attended arguments in Madigan’s case before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in April.Jon Seidel is a federal courts reporter/assistant editor for the Chicago Sun-Times.

Illinois election officials said in a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice that they are complying with all federal requirements to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter registration rolls.

The suit accuses Father John O’Connell of sexually abusing an altar boy and student at St. Mary Catholic School and Parish in Taylorville. The abuse was alleged to have happened several times between 1991 and 1994.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand participated in a roundtable Tuesday, where he answered questions about Iowans' concerns about cancer.

In many U.S. cities, even those without camping bans, officials are more aggressive with removing encampments from public spaces. People experiencing homelessness say they’re moving frequently and experiencing anxiety.

Water quality has become a bigger part of the public conversation in Iowa as the Des Moines metro and smaller communities around the state grapple with high nitrate levels. Many homeowners are concerned about their health and are looking into reverse osmosis to filter out these contaminants.

A new report identifies challenges to agricultural diversification in the Corn Belt, and policy changes that could make it easier to grow different crops or integrate livestock and trees.

Food safety experts say contaminated water in farm fields is a likely culprit. But questions still remain about the current outbreak.

When Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans — especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the stress on their already stretched balance sheets.

Animal rescue leaders say new rules meant to prevent the spread of the livestock parasite make sense. But they are also costly for overcrowded shelters in Texas, which transfer many pets to other states.

Corn and soybean growers have seen several years of low commodity prices and increased costs for supplies like fertilizer and fuel. That has many farmers worried about whether they'll turn a profit this year and drawn some comparisons to a dark time in American agriculture.