Reconnecting with the community: A look at Central Illinois

Today, Dialogue takes a look through stories you may have missed. 

Segment A

• David Pierce's footworking story
• Mawa Iqbal's story on Springfield considering mental health response changes
• Elizabeth Gabriel's story on the potential benefits of having a partner while going through breast cancer 
• Buffy Gorrilla's story on the increase of Black tourism 

Segment B 

• Emily Hays' story about Black history being taught in rural Illinois schools
• Madison Holcomb's feature on Shamar Betts
• Anna Pope's audio postcard on a historic Oklahoma Black Rodeo:

Segment C

• Brian Mackey's interview with comedian and film director Chris Hightower about shooting a movie in Champaign-Urbana
• David Pierce's story on the African American heritage trial unveiling new displays paying homage to the first Black U of I students