The 37^th annual Insect Fear Film Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday at Foellinger Auditorium at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Early adulthood can be a huge transition for anyone. And for people with autism, this stage of life comes with its own unique challenges, whether it’s navigating complicated systems for support and services, finding resources outside of the school system, or simply planning for the long-term. A program funded by the National Institute of Mental Health aims to help -- and it’s now being offered in Illinois. 

On Today's 21st: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is out of prison! For the first time in 13 years, Illinois doesn’t have a governor behind bars. 

On Today's 21st: Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual budget address today. We heard from budget experts and people in the field of education about the current state of Illinois’ finances, and what they wanted to hear today.

With Ebertfest fast approaching, Chaz Ebert previews what to expect in this year’s film festival themed Transformations. 

Illinois was one of the first states to require Holocaust education in schools back in 1990. Twelve states now have laws that mandate Holocaust education. 

Historically, Illinois has been a bellwether state and has not carried much in the primaries, as more than half of states vote prior, but for the first time since 1988, Illinois could be the state that breaks a deadlock by March 17.

On Today's 21st: With such a large field of candidates, for the first time in decades, Illinois voters could actually help decide who the Democratic nominee for president will be. 

On Today's 21st: Getting an education behind bars has been shown to decrease recidivism and disruptive behavior. But in Illinois, that’s much easier said than done. 

New programs are helping aging members of the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender communities live openly in their golden years.