DWS News Hour

Scott Beatty talks with Champaign mayor Deb Feinen about honorary streets, Clark Park houses, marijuana, and more.

Scott Beatty talks with Champaign mayor Deb Feinen about honorary streets, Clark Park houses, marijuana, and more.

Jessica Rose of Villa Grove discusses her pop-country style and aspirations in music therapy.

Rev. Beth Maynard leads Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church in Champaign. She discusses the church's recovery from a fire, why young people are drawn to liturgy and who inspires her.

Texas-born and Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball -- the official 2018 Texas State Musician -- is celebrating her 50th year as a professional musician with her new album, "Shine Bright," and a free performance as part…

The head of the Champaign County Farm Bureau, Brad Uken, discuess the impact of tariffs on farmers and the pending Farm Bill.

Fr. Lee Brokaw of St. Matthew's Catholic Parish in Champaign is this week's guest on Clergy Corner on the DWS News Hour.

Illinois' First Lady Diana Rauner discusses a bit of her role as the spouse of a governor and Saturday's public opening of the renovated governor's mansion.

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Texas-born and Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball -- the official 2018 Texas State Musician -- is celebrating her 50th year as a professional musician with her new album, "Shine Bright," and a free performance as part of the Outside at the Research Park concert series, 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 2, in Champaign. She joins Scott Beatty for "Club Krannert" on the News Hour.

Melany Jackson founded and led C-U at Home for several years before stepping down in 2017. She returned to Champaign-Urbana this week to discuss her new book about her experiencing leading the organization, "More than Enough:…