Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Director Mike Ross joins the News Hour before the facility celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend.

Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin visits the News Hour for her monthly segment.

Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen checks in about Costco coming to town, Unit 4 construction issues, and starting her second term.

Univ. of Illinois horn professor Bernard Scully is a former member of the Canadian Brass, perhaps the most recognized brass group in the world. He discusses his time in the ensemble and previews their performances this…

Director Barbara Pitts McAdams and playwright Mina Samuels discuss the world premiere of "Because I am Your Queen (A Feminist Fantasia)," which opens Thursday at the Kranner Center for the Performing Arts.

Current Champaign mayor Deb Feinen is running for re-election in the consolidated election on April 2. She joins Scott Beatty on the News Hour to discuss why she is running again and campaign issues.

Noted drummer and Champaign resident Rocky Maffit joins Scott Beatty on the News Hour to discuss this Saturday's Day of the Drum at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Maffit is one of several artists…

Luke Boyce of Shatterglass Films offers post-Oscars analysis and insight.

Latrelle Bright directs Illinois Theatre's production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," a play based on Mark Haddon's prizewinning 2003 novel. Bright discusses with Scott Beatty the story intended for young adults that has captivated people…

Jim Lewis and Brian Barnhart look back on the Illinois win over Ohio State Thursday night and look ahead to Wsconsin on Monday night.