Bridget Lee-Calfas previews the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts' 50th season celebration.

Scott Beatty talks with the UI's John Kindt on legalized sports betting.

Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen discuss extending funding for two economic development groups and why Champaign stands out as a growing city in downstate Illinois.

Ricky Spindler leads Stone Creek Church, a multi-site church in Urbana and Rantoul. He talks about following a long-established pastor, the distictives of Stone Creek and how he was called to ministry.

Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin visits the News Hour with the latest on plans for Lincoln Square Mall, an interim fire chief, and possible new residential developments.

Dr. Tom Ramage visits the News Hour with updates on a push for four-year nursing degrees to be offerred at two-year schools, and the latest on a search for an athletic director.

Rev. Robert Freeman once worked as a butler to pay his way through seminary. He has been at First United Methodist Church of Urbana just six months, but he's no stranger to Champaign County. He joined Scott Beatty on the News Hour for Clergy Corner.

Kevin James is part of the box office, record-breaking show "The Illusionists," which comes to the State Farm Center on May 15.

Unit 4 School Board President Chris Kloeppel talked with News Hour host Scott Beatty about the board's decision to reject an application for a charter school, and touched on a potential move of the Burnham mansion. 

Jeff Yockey from Champaign County Bikes talks about Tuesday's ninth annual C-U Bike to Work Day.