NPR Illinois

WUIS (91.9 FM), known as NPR Illinois, is the local National Public Radio station located in Springfield, Illinois, USA. The station mainly broadcasts news and talk shows from National Public Radio. It is owned by the University of Illinois at Springfield and operates a full-time satellite station, WIPA, in Pittsfield, which caters to a small area of the Quincy market.

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Canadian EV manufacturer announces their first U.S. assembly plant is headed for Greater Peoria

1 day ago | nprillinois.org | Collin Schopp

A Canadian manufacturer of electric vehicles plans to build its first U.S. assembly plant in the Peoria region, with a capital investment of more than $31.5 million over four years. Illinois Go. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday the Damera Corporation will open an assembly plant in the Greater Peoria Region.
White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

1 day ago | nprillinois.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy Center

1 day ago | nprillinois.org | Jaclyn Diaz

A House committee has proposed boosting the budget for the Kennedy Center sixfold. It comes after President Trump said the arts center was in "disrepair."
How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

1 day ago | nprillinois.org | Becky Sullivan |Juana Summers |Vincent Acovino |John Ketchum

The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

1 day ago | nprillinois.org | Russell Lewis

The commissioner of Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list. The move clears the way for Rose, Jackson and others to potentially be voted into the Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after the Rose family filed an application to change the policy following Rose's death last year at age 83.
A Rockford Democrat wants to offer a 'different vision' in Illinois' 16th Congressional District

2 days ago | nprillinois.org | Collin Schopp

A lifelong resident of Rockford is joining a growing field of candidates from both the left and right looking to unseat Illinois U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood in 2026. Democrat Paul Nolley describes himself as coming from a working class family with a working class background. His father was a mechanic and his mom worked several jobs, both of them without a college education. Nolley started with blue collar jobs himself, working in restaurants and on farms.
Final grant approved for Springfield Rail Improvements Project

2 days ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

Officials were confident last fall that the $157 million dollar grant needed to complete the effort to relocate rail traffic in Springfield would come through. After months of waiting and a new administration, many of those representing the city say the U.S. Department of Transportation has fully obligated the federal funding.
Lineup announced for upcoming Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series

2 days ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series returns to downtown Springfield for a sixth season on Thursday nights starting May 29 through July 31, 2025. The 10-week live concert series will feature a diverse lineup of performers from across the world. Entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in the vacant block north of the Illinois Governor’s Mansion at Fourth and Jackson Streets. Check out the band lineup announced today on the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series Facebook page.
State Week: Pritzker on the national stage

5 days ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford |Scott Reeder

Gov. JB Pritzker made a fiery speech to Democrats in New Hampshire and has also appeared on national shows. It has fueled more speculation that he wants to run for president. We also discuss the Department of Homeland Security Secretary's appearance in Springfield this week. And we remember the late former Gov. George Ryan. Host Sean Crawford is joined by Professor Emeritus Charlie Wheeler and Illinois Times Staff Writer Scott Reeder.
Krishnamoorthi holds first event of Senate campaign in front of Peoria childhood home

5 days ago | nprillinois.org | Collin Schopp

Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi held his first campaign event since announcing his candidacy for U.S. Senate with a stop in Peoria, surrounded by supporters in front of his childhood home. The 51-year old Schaumburg Democrat officially launched his campaign to fill the vacancy left by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin on Wednesday. Krishnamoorthi joins a growing field of candidates hoping to fill the top Democrat’s seat including Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly.