Topic: Community

There’s been a steady flow of industry and people out of some downstate Illinois factory towns for years. This hour on Focus, we'll look at the numbers and hear from one town that has stopped the outflow of people, even after their Maytag plant relocated.

Talking about mental health and mental illness is hard; sometimes it awkward. Most of the time it’s uncomfortable. Should it be?

During this Focus interview, Jeff Bossert talks with Steve James and Chaz Ebert about capturing the life of a critic on film.  

The Oscars are the most-watched film award show; how do they influence the industry?

Do you have an antique or a photo album that has been in your family for generations? How do you preserve those things to ensure they’ll last?

Today - State of the Re:Union special shines the spotlight on the next generaton of grassroots leaders in the African American community.

This hour on Focus, we’ll talk about technology is changing the conversation about sexism. 

Illinois new conceal and carry law took effect January 1. This hour on Focus, we’ll talk about what citizens who aren’t gun owners can expect from people who will soon be concealing a loaded weapon on their person.

The minimum wage in Illinois is $8.25. Should it be higher?

This hour on Focus, Jim Meadows talks with Illinois new Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita Garman, then we'll talk with Jack Rozdilsky, who researches the aftermath of natural disasters to try and make the recovery more efficient.