Springfield's public utility now offering online bill tracking and payment with e-mail reminders. Click below for details:CWLP Announces New Bill Pay Website, Some Fees Still Applywuisnews.wordpress.com

Court Gives Extension To Decide Concealed Carry Appealwuisnews.wordpress.comThe U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons. A spokeswoman for Attorney General Lisa Madigan says the co...

Gov. Pat Quinn and lawmakers are working on a new plan to solve the state's $97 billion pension crisis that involves forming a bipartisan committee and reconvening the Legislature again in July. Lawmakers will meet in Springfield Wednesday for a special session called by Quinn to deal with pensions. But Quinn's spokeswoman told The Associated Press Tuesday that the governor will call an additional session in ``early July'' for lawmakers to keep working on the problem. The House and Senate are split over rival plans on how to solve the crisis. Quinn's proposal for a committee to overcome the stalemate was initially rejected by House Speaker Michael Madigan. But his spokesman said Tuesday that he has warmed to the idea. Lawmakers are scheduled to consider pension legislation at hearings Tuesday.

Series: Environmentalists' Long Fight Against Western Ill. Coalwuisnews.wordpress.comThe Illinois Pollution Control Board found a coal mine in McDonough County violated water quality standards more than 600 times. Scott Stuntz begins a three-part series on the state's regulation of...

Click here for more details on the utility's new online account managment and payment systemCWLP Announces New Bill Pay Website, Some Fees Still Applywuisnews.wordpress.com

Update from last night's Springfield school board meeting:186 School Brd. Discusses Residency Requirement - Reappoints Lemingwuisnews.wordpress.comThe Springfield school board continues to discuss a rule on the books that requires administrators to live within district 186 boundaries. Vice president Adam Lopez has adopted the cause, saying th...

The first in a two part series on tech in local classrooms:Technology In The Classroom Pt. I: Interest In Computer Science Increaseswuisnews.wordpress.comWhile most high schools teach an assortment of foreign languages: Spanish, French, German - other types of languages are finding their way into classrooms. Like Java. Never heard of it? It's basica...

NEW PROGRAMS Earlier this year, NPR announced Talk of the Nation will cease production at the end of the month. NPR is now producing Here & Now as a successor and adding Jeremy Hobson as co-host. This creates a change at 11 a.m. where The Takeaway will now air. The changes have allowed WUIS to add a couple of excellent news magazines and to add a replay of Illinois Edition giving you another chance to hear what is happening locally. Also, Ask Me Another joins the schedule following the Wait, Wait... replay Sundays at 3 p.m. Sound Opinions moves to Saturday nights at 8 p.m. Programs in Julywuiscommunity.wordpress.comNEW WUIS PROGRAM MOVES M-F 11-Noon A news magazine that offers significant, lively and far-from-usual perspectives. The Takeaway is all about the American conversation. During his distinguished bro...

First of a two part series on teaching tech in District 186....Technology In The Classroom Pt. I: Interest In Computer Science Increaseswuisnews.wordpress.comWhile most high schools teach an assortment of foreign languages: Spanish, French, German - other types of languages are finding their way into classrooms. Like Java. Never heard of it? It's basica...

3-D Printer Brings Dexterity To Children With No Fingerswww.npr.orgAn enterprising carpenter and a creative puppeteer teamed up on a do-it-yourself project to build a mechanical hand for a little boy. They created an inexpensive prosthetic and published their designs on the Internet. So far, over 100 children have been outfitted.

Springfield's Artist Co-Op Offers Art Classes For Kidswuisnews.wordpress.comThe Pharmacy is an artist cooperative in Springfield with studio and gallery space. It's based in what used to be the Watts Brothers Pharmacy. The group also holds open-mic nights, provides song-wr...

WUIS is looking for area people who graduated from college in the last few years to share their experiences about entering the working world (or trying to.) Have a story to tell? Email reporter Rachel Otwell at rotwe2@uis.edu & she may interview you.

Geocaching begins in Springfield parks:Geocaching In Springfield Parks: 39N, 89W Mark The Spotwuisnews.wordpress.comGeocaching in Springfield's parks starts this week. As Ray Carter explains, it's a type of scavenger hunt using electronic devices. .mp3 - :57 Geocaching requires players to use coordinates on G-P-...

Rep. Brandon Phelps says if his concealed carry measure becomes law, he'll tweak it to address calls for increased transparencyConcealed Carry Permit Board Not Subject To FOIA, Open Meetings Actwuisnews.wordpress.comGovernor Pat Quinn says he's reviewing a measure that would lift Illinois' long-standing concealed carry ban. It took legislators months to reach a compromise, and still gun control and gun rights ...

UIS Professor Talks Same Sex Marriage And The Courtswuisnews.wordpress.comUIS Associate Professor Jason Pierceson is the author of "Same Sex Marriage in the U.S.:The Road to the Supreme Court." The book recounts how the issue has evolved as we await opinions on two key ...

Special session on Wednesday...Madigan's Pension Plan To Get Another Try In Senatewuisnews.wordpress.comDemocratic leaders in the Illinois Legislature have decided to try again to pass a pension-reform plan from House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton met Friday in ...

Some of this film was shot in Illinois (can you guess which scenes?). It's out in theaters today. Thumbs up or down?Zack Snyder, Making Superman Over For Our Erawww.npr.orgIn Man of Steel, the director behind Watchmen and 300 has had a go at that most quintessentially American superhero. He talks to NPR's Linda Werthheimer about his reverence for the character's mythology — and why he chose to change some of it up.

What do you think? Good idea or not?Republicans Propose Tuition Tax Breakswuisnews.wordpress.comWith college tuition on the rise, Illinois House Republicans say they want to give working class families a break, and an incentive to go to a school in state. Rep. Adam Brown graduated from the Un...

Brauer Predicts Nothing Special In Special Sessionwuisnews.wordpress.comWhat will the special legislative session next week accomplish? "Nothing," says Rep. Rich Brauer (R-Petersburg). Brauer was a guest on WUIS' Illinois Edition Thursday. He talks pensions, conceale...

Now He Tells Us: 'Tang Sucks,' Says Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin : NPRwww.npr.orgKids were told in the '60s that the astronauts loved that orange drink. Well, the second man on the moon says otherwise.

"Juneteenth" Celebration In Springfield This Weekendwuisnews.wordpress.comFor two decades Springfielders have celebrated Juneteenth. It's a holiday commemorated in most states. Locally, festivities include a parade, Gus Macker basketball competitions, food, music and mor...

Gen. Benjamin Grierson won acclaim for his tactical raid that helped the Union forces take Vicksburg. But before then, he was a music teacher in Jacksonville. This weekend, the community’s annual event to honor Grierson takes place. Plenty of free events that tie history and entertainment together are part of Grierson Days.Remembering Jacksonville's Civil War Herowuisnews.wordpress.com

Expert talks politics on WUIS....Political Season Already Underwaywuisnews.wordpress.comPaul Green, Director of the Institute for Politics and Arthur Rubloff Professor of Policy Studies at Roosevelt University, joined WUIS' Sean Crawford to talk about the potential for political music...

Former WUIS/IPR intern Luke Runyon's latest report for Harvest Public Media... listen here if you missed it today on Mooooo...rning Edition.Why You'll Be Paying More For Beef All This Yearwww.npr.orgNo, your eyes aren't fooling you: Prices for burger and steak meat have been going up this summer. Why? The ongoing drought in the Midwest has created a shortage of feed, raising expenses for ranchers and forcing some to cull their herds. And economists don't expect the beef price hikes to let up th...

Are you a recent college graduate with a story to tell? Having trouble finding work? Moved back in with your parents? Found your dream job? Planning to go to grad school in hopes of getting your dream job? Email Rachel Otwell at rotwe2@uis.edu and tell her a bit about it. We may be in touch to do an interview with you.

Another Illinois Prosecutor OKs Concealed Carrywuisnews.wordpress.comA second southern Illinois prosecutor is letting his county's residents carry concealed weapons even as Gov. Pat Quinn weighs whether to allow it statewide. Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy ...

Could Be A Year Before Permanent Superintendent Replaces Miltonwuisnews.wordpress.comSpringfield may go an entire school year without a permanent superintendent for public schools. Walter Milton left district 186 in March - a separation agreement worth over $175,000 saw him out. He...

Two area lectures, one tonight and the other Wednesday evening...State Museum Lecture On Camp Nelsonwuisnews.wordpress.comCamp Nelson in Kentucky will be the topic of this month's Illinois State Museum Science Series program. Dr. Stephen McBride, who works at the civil war site, will discuss the importance of the ca...

Daley Spokesman Says He's Running For Governorwuisnews.wordpress.comA spokesman for former White House chief of staff Bill Daley says the Chicago Democrat is ``100 percent in'' the 2014 race for Illinois governor. Daley announced Tuesday that he's formed an explora...

Political season already underway....Lisa Madigan "Seriously Considering" Governor Bidwuisnews.wordpress.comIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she is still ``very seriously considering'' running for governor in 2014. Madigan spoke to reporters Tuesday, after former White House chief of staff Bil...

Tonight at 8 p.m., “Q” presents a feature interview with folk icon Joni Mitchell . Jian Ghomeshi travelled to her home in Los Angeles where they had a wide-ranging conversation. During the interview Jian asked, “How comfortable are you with being venerated?” Joni said, “Depends on the venerator. You know, I mean, in a certain way, honor died in World War Two. You know, it just kinda died. Not very many people know how to do it anymore. If they honor you wrong, it makes you arrogant, because it stung. If they honor you right, it's humbling because it's inspiring.”

Quinn Asks For Approval Of Both Rival Pension Planswuisnews.wordpress.comIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn is asking lawmakers to approve both rival plans on how to solve the state's nearly $100 billion pension crisis. But it's unclear if legislative leaders will agree. Quinn mad...

Get the new school board prez's take on issues like the budget, school closures, and transparency as a governing body...Interview: Springfield School Board Prez Chuck Flaminiwuisnews.wordpress.comThe Springfield school board has four new members, they were seated last month. WUIS has brought you interviews with three of them, today we speak with the fourth - Chuck Flamini, who also is the n...

A series from our Harvest Desk...My Farm Roots - Lessons From The Farm Crisiswuisnews.wordpress.comMy Farm Roots, a series from WUIS and Harvest Public Media, tells Americans’ stories and memories of rural life. Because when you hail from farm country, roots run deep. Times are good on the farm...

Concealed Carry Permits And Gun Range Trainingwuisnews.wordpress.comPeter Gray visited a Central Illinois shooting range to learn more about what will be required of people seeking a permit to carry a loaded weapon in public.

A little more of Bill Kurtis as he prepares for the release o Anchorman II.Fotos de la biografíaHi Everyone, a lot of you are asking about Carl’s recent absence from the show. He’s had a few health issues arise over the past few weeks and he’s off again this week. Like the rest of you, we’re eager for his return and we know he misses hanging out with Peter and doing bad impressions from the news. But don’t take our word for it, here’s a message from the man himself: "The rumors of my demise have been grossly exaggerated. I am however, dying to return to Wait Wait. The Docs suggest that in order to get over this inflammation of the arteries thing, I need to rest, eat well and exercise. I can and will do those things. I will try to accept this and be a good patient and obey the powers that be. In the meantime I’m bored out of my mind. I very much look forward to getting back on the job soon doing what I have the most fun doing, being on the radio with all of my dear listeners, friends and colleagues. The very best to you all and thank you so much for your kind concern and good wishes. It really helps. Carl" Carl will be back soon. In meantime, we know he’d love to hear from you. Please leave your well-wishes here or write him directly at: Carl Kasell, NPR, 1111 N Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Madigan To Attend Pension Meeting Mondaywuisnews.wordpress.comGov. Pat Quinn says he has spoken with House Speaker Michael Madigan and they plan to sit down Monday to discuss how to fix Illinois' $97 billion pension crisis. Quinn has been trying to meet with ...

SOHO Showcases Local Music In Downtown Springfield This Weekendwuisnews.wordpress.comSOHO is in its 9th year of highlighting local bands with a downtown street festival. The festival begins tonight (Fri. 6/7) and goes through Saturday. There will be food and alcoholic beverages on ...

More Of Lincoln's Math Homework Discoveredwuisnews.wordpress.comResearchers at Illinois State University say they've authenticated two new pages to add to the math notebook believed to be the oldest surviving document written by Abraham Lincoln. Math professors...

How To Sell Coke To People Who Have Never Had A Sipis returning to Myanmar after 60 years. They'd been kept out of the country by international sanctions. This week they officially opened their new plant outside of Yangon.

Join WUIS tonight for this rare opportunity to see Marshall Crenshaw in Springfield. The Bottle Rockets join him as special guests! WUIS Xponential - Marshall Crenshaw/Bottle Rockets - WUIS' Bedrock 66 Live! - Athens State Bank - Schlafly Beer - Illinois Times

Illinois Pension Crisis: This Is What Rock Bottom Looks Like : NPRwww.npr.orgLawmakers will head back to work next week to try to patch the state's $100 billion pension hole. Every day they don't act, the burden on Illinois taxpayers grows larger.