Live from downtown Champaign, Scott Beatty visits with Champaign mayor Deb Feinen.

Mike Ross begins his 20th season as director for the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts Thursday night. He talks to Scott Beatty about the last two decades and what he tries to accomplish in programming.

Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin discusses the latest in city happenings.

Fighting Illini voice Brian Barnhart joins Scott Beatty on the News Hour to preview Illinois football's second game of the season against Western Kentucky Saturday night.

Bridget Lee-Calfas discusses the upcoming Ellnora Guitar Festival, Sept. 14-16, on the season debut of Club Krannert on the News Hour.

Illinois play-by-play voice Brian Barnhart visits the News Hour for the first Illini Notebook of the season, previewing Illinois football's season opener vs. Ball State on Saturday.

Chris Mooney of the University of Illinois' Institute of Government and Public Affairs weighs in about the school funding bill passed Tuesday.

Melany Jackson is the outgoing founder and director of C-U at Home, while Rob Dalhaus III takes over. They talk about the transition and future of the organization.

Natalie Kenny Marquez discusses her new role as the communications coordinator for the city of Urbana.

Whitney Parkhill has details on the upcoming Walk to Defeat ALS on Sept. 16 in Champaign.