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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The next James Bond film will have Dune's Denis Villeneuve as its director

2 days ago | nprillinois.org | Bill Chappell

Dune director Denis Villeneuve views the world of James Bond as "sacred territory." Now he'll have a chance to shape that world: the Quebecois filmmaker is directing the next installment of the venerable spy's adventures. "I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery," Villeneuve said as Amazon MGM announced that he will helm the next 007 movie.
Twelve tornadoes in the area confirmed Wednesday afternoon

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

Officials say it was an EF-1 tornado that struck the northwest side of Jacksonville Wednesday afternoon, June 18. It caused damage and several power outages. National Weather Service field surveys determined the strength and path of the storm. According to the NWS, the tornado touched down about 12:02 p.m. east of highway 104 and south of Lafayette Ave., tracking northeast.
Cooling centers available as temperatures rise

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

Springfield has several cooling centers available to the public for those seeking relief. A heat advisory has been issued for the weekend with dangerous heat indices expected to top 100 degrees. The following locations have been established as cooling centers within Springfield, where individuals can find comfort during their regular business hours:Municipal Center EastAddress: 800 E. MonroeHours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am to 5:00 pmMunicipal Center WestAddress: 300 S. Seventh StreetHours: Mon.-Fri.
West Nile Virus in Christian County

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

West Nile Virus is showing up in central Illinois. A total of 17 counties are showing West Nile activity, including Christian County. Public health officials are highlighting the importance of taking action to “Fight the Bite” during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois so far this year, but in 2024, there were 69 confirmed human cases of WNV including 13 deaths, the highest number since 17 WNV-related human deaths were recorded in 2018.
State Week

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

State Week has been produced by NPR Illinois since January 1975, created by original WSSR News Director Rich Bradley when the station went on the air. It is the longest running public affairs program on NPR Illinois and was patterned after the popular PBS show Washington Week in Review. Sean Crawford, the NPR Illinois News Director and former Statehouse Bureau Chief, moderates the program.
Statewide: New insight into Mary Lincoln's "madness"

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

It has been 150 years since Mary Lincoln was found insane by a court and committed to an asylum. The former first lady remains a controversial figure and questions linger about her mental health. Newly discovered correspondence between Mrs. Lincoln and her friends and family – letters long assumed to have been lost or destroyed – shed new light on the nature of her illness as well as the nature of her relationships with the few friends and family she had left by that time.
Despite lack of power, rookie Central Illinois lawmakers carve out their own paths

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Cesar Toscano

Many new lawmakers come to government with big dreams but often find they have little power at the start. This is how several first-time Central Illinois lawmakers learned how to enact change in their own ways. Republican state Rep. Regan Deering, who represents parts of Bloomington, went to Springfield with the aspiration to affect change, but after five months Deering realized she has less influence than she expected.
Jacksonville's mayor provides storm update

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

Mayor of Jacksonville Andy Ezard issued a statement Wednesday afternoon:A significant storm event swept through the City of Jacksonville and parts of Morgan County earlier today, causing damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Our emergency responders and municipal services have been working to address life safety issues throughout Jacksonville. Power outages have been reported across much of the affected area.
Congresswoman Budzinski on the Minnesota murder suspect's list | First Listen

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Michelle Eccles

Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
Budzinski announces her name was on the Minnesota murder suspect's notes

1 week ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski said Tuesday she was among those listed in the Minnesota murder suspect's notes The Democrat from Springfield said in a tweet that she was given the information from the U.S. Capitol Police on Sunday. The suspect, Vance Boelter, is accused of fatally shooting former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home. He also shot and wounded Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their home earlier in the morning.