DWS News & Interviews

One of the top state storylines of 2017 was efforts to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The concept got a boost when the first Republican lawmaker came out in support. Bloomington's Jason Barickman told Benjamin Yount that it's a just matter of time before Illinois legalizes marijuana.

From Charlottesville to the football field, race relations were in the spotlight in 2017. CBS News' Bill Rehkopf examines a nation divided.

A look back at the St. Louis Blues' exploits in 2017

As with any year, many families and friends lost loved ones in 2017.  Among them were three beloved prominent personalities and dedicated public servants who the community will miss for a long time to come.  Carol Vorel remembers Dave Shaul, Tony Clements, and Willie Summerville as our series of year-end reports continues.

    We're taking a look at the top state headines of 2017. The August solar eclipse saw thousands flock to southern Illinois. Benjamin Yount talked with the owners of one vineyard that was packed with people looking up.

CBS News' Jim Taylor looks back at a year when a lot of money was made...and spent.

2017 was another year where, unfortunately, mass shootings made headlines. Steve Futterman has more in our latest year-in-review report.

Education takes the spotlight today as we take a look back at some of the top stories of 2017.  As Carol Vorel reports, a large building project in Champaign public schools, a board of trustees election for Parkland College, and a record donation at the University of Ilinois stood out.

We are nearing the end of looking back at the top local stories of 2017. Area politics saw two big changes as the longtime mayor of Urbana and the longest serving member in the history of the Champaign and Urbana city councils both lost their bids for re-election. Michael Kiser has more.

We continue our look today at the top stories in our area in 2017 with a busy year for athletics at the University of Illinois, including several coaching changes and announcements for new facilities. Michael Kiser has more.