Picasso at the Lapin Agile continues at Richmond Hill Players Barn Theatre in Geneseo, Thursday through Saturday, August 27 through 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m.

Death of a Salesman by Mockingbird on Main continues in Building One of the Black Hawk College Campus in Moline Thursday through Saturday, August 27 through 29 at 7:30 pm. Enter the building through the south entrance and hang left where you will be swept up into this tale. Mockingbird’s collaboration with Black Hawk College has adopted the “pay what it’s worth” model, meaning you choose what to pay on your way out so cost is no excuse to skip this phenomenal show

In this episode of LOVE Girls the Podcast, youth environmental activist Nicolina Pappas speaks out as part of the three-part series, Rooted: Girls, the River and the Fight for Environmental Justice. Her journey began at just eight years old when she encountered a turtle with a straw stuck in its nose. That moment opened her eyes to the impact of pollution and inspired her to become a voice for environmental protection.Hosted by: Jasmine Babers Gunn and Kayla Babers, with teen host Satara Masengarb and intern Amiyah Woods.

Hours spent looking at computers, phones, and other devices can take a toll on your eyes. Learn practical ways to reduce digital eye strain, including the 20-20-20 method, screen adjustments, better posture, and regular breaks.

JB Pritzker signed a new law to establish statewide rules and regulations for electronic bikes and scooters, also known as e-bikes.

A lawsuit seeks to block the Postal Service from enforcing new rules prohibit transmitting mail ballots to or from anyone not listed on a federally approved database of U.S. citizens.

Speaking to the group of well over 100, Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey emphasized that despite his loss to incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker four years ago, he thinks Illinois residents are ready for change wherever they live.

Darren Bailey said he will shift gears to the Chicago area upon the conclusion of this week’s campaign tour of downstate communities.

The loss of the historic Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing in December 2025 stranded the remote communities of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. This summer, residents and business owners have adapted — and advocated — as they wait for the replacement to open.

Decades after Terri McCauley was killed in Sioux City, a jury could not reach a verdict in the first-degree murder trial of a man accused of her 1983 death. Her family said the mistrial is a setback, but their push for justice isn’t over.

Iowa Public Radio's Board of Directors announced that Peter Clowney will take over as CEO from Myrna Johnson, who retired in July.

After hearing from community members who wanted a one-year pause on data centers, the Salix City Council rejected a proposed moratorium. Google is considering a project near the small town.

Hundreds of pesticides are legal, but that doesn’t mean that their impacts on health are fully understood. Cleaning produce before eating it reduces your exposure.

Inflation in food prices can hit even harder for people in their 60s and older as they also juggle fixed incomes, health problems and changes in federal law. Experts say the age group is a “forgotten population” when it comes to food insecurity.

More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at least partly to blame.

Shades of red extracted from an ancient corn variety held up to heat and other conditions typical of food processing and storage. Researchers are exploring whether this natural dye alternative could open new markets for Midwest farmers.