On the 21st: We talked with researchers and professors from around the state about college students and food insecurity. Plus, we spoke with State Attorney General Lisa Madigan about student loan scams, and took a look at the new automated voice at the National Weather Service.

On the 21st: We talked with University of Illinois president Timothy Killeen, Western Illinois University president Jack Thomas, and Larry Dietz, president of Illinois State University in Normal, about how state universities are handling budget issues for the upcoming school year.

On the 21st: We heard from Juan Felipe Herrera, the first Latino U.S. Poet Laureate of the United States. Plus, we took a look at the week ahead in Illinois politics.

On the 21st: We talked with Illinois librarians about books from and about our state. We also learned about businesses, churches and advocacy groups across Illinois are trying to capitalize on the Pokemon Go craze.

Check out the list of suggested summer books by Champaign librarian Nanette Donahue and magazine writer Carol Felsenthal.

On the 21st: High schoolers who play high-contact sports are faced with the potential for injury, such as concussions. We learned more about what the state is doing to protect student athletes. We also talked about the burning rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. We also found out how you can make state fair food at your own home.

On the 21st: We learned what's behind the rising cost of childcare, and discuss why, despite those high costs, child care professionals receive low wages. We also received an update on the Illinois Independent Map Amendment and learned about the need for more minorities to sign up as organ donors.

On the 21st: We talked with the Chicago Tribune reporter who led the investigation into the pork industry in Illinois, and heard a response from the industry. Plus, we got an update on what's going on with politics in Illinois.

On the 21st: We talked with evangelical pastor Jim Wallis about why he says racism is America's "original sin." Plus, Dave Isay on his book "Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work" and his own calling as founder of StoryCorps.

On the 21st: This summer, we made a few visits to the Boys and Girls Club in Danville to talk about what the American Dream means to them. 

On the 21st: We heard from researchers who have developed a drug delivery system to treat dogs with bone cancer. We also spoke about Illinois's political power struggle, learned about a fishing tournament aimed at eliminating invasive species, and heard from the co-owner of a central Illinois music venue that will be hosting a punk music festival this weekend.

On the 21st: We talked about the outreach that the Illinois Department of Family Services is making to the broader LGBT community to help place LGBT children in foster and adoptive homes. Also, we had the story of a Belvidere woman whose dog was missing for more than a month - and the happy ending helped along by strangers. Plus, we learned about the White House initiative on precision medicine and checked in on the attempt in Chillicothe at a world record for the longest line of pencils.

On The 21st: We talked about what it means to be a caregiver for a person living with dementia - we were joined by a Champaign caregiver and a licensed professional counselor at Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter. Plus, we talked about what foods people think are healthy versus what nutritionists say are actually healthy.

On the 21st: We heard highlights from a recent interview with Speaker Michael Madigan, and learned about how the state budget impasse is impacting a non-governmental organization that supports social service agencies across the state. We also talked about the science of sunscreen and met a chemistry graduate student who wants to raise awareness about scientists with disabilities.