In today’s deep dive, the Mississippi River is running low south of Illinois. And that means shipping products like fertilizer will cost more.

In today’s deep dive, University of Illinois wheelchair athlete Susannah Scaroni won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

In today’s deep dive, we're getting closer to peak fall leaf color season. Find out specifically why the leaves turn yellow and how weather can affect the colors.

In today’s deep dive, the Trump administration is promising billions in a bailout for farmers affected by tariffs and facing a tough economy this year. 

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.

In today’s deep dive, the grape harvest for wine is in full swing. But in some regions, the last few years have been tough.

In today’s deep dive, still to come data centers use a lot of energy and water. And with the rise in AI some worry about the possibility of more facilities coming to downstate Illinois.

In today’s deep dive, beef is as expensive as it’s ever been, thanks to the high cost of cattle. Retailers of all sizes have upped their prices on steak and hamburger.

In today’s deep dive, federal dollars will help bring internet connection to rural communities across the U.S. But new guidance from the Trump administration is asking states to consider the lowest cost options. 

In today’s deep dive, in the warmer months, on the evening of a full moon, a group of cyclists in Champaign-Urbana head out into the countryside.