Efforts are underway to recognize historic sites related to Black history, including Camp Defiance in Cairo.

A new book by author Timothy Egan looks at the second birth of the Ku Klux Klan, in the 1920s, and how it was particularly popular here in the Midwest. The book focuses on the KKK's Midwestern leader and how his depraved personal actions ultimately led to the downfall of the Klan.

Last week, employees from the Chicago Tribune walked off the job for a strike.

A preview of Black History Month events happening Peoria, Champaign and Bloomington-Normal.

Former president Donald Trump remains on the Illinois ballot. Can Congress' pass the next version of the Farm Bill?

Our local news check-in includes discussions on the death of a University of Ilinois Urbana-Champaign student, Granite City Work's future, and more.

Discussion on the migrant situation in Chicago, and what downstate Illinois communities are doing about it.

Imran Nuri journey's across America after having a quarter-life crisis.

US Sen. Duckworth (D-IL) talks about aviation, migrant, democracy, and the current conflict in the Middle East.

The prices of oil, corn, wheat, or what's known as Commodity futures trading can be overwhelming, but Scott Irwin’s new book explains them.