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Illinois voters will get to decide the future of the state’s income tax. Democrats on Monday approved a measure to put a graduated income tax on the ballot next fall.

This Memorial Day weekend, we're bringing back one of our favorite shows from the past year. What does Midwestern food mean to you? Maybe a Chicago hot dog, or a horseshoe? We hear from experts, chefs, and callers. But first, we look at student-run mental health clubs on college campuses, and how peers are supporting one another.

Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield Monday. They’ve got a long to-do list — with just five days until the end of session.

A federally funded program in east-central Illinois aims to equip young people for a successful transition into adulthood. Care4U is a partnership between Illinois State University in Normal and high schools across Champaign-Urbana.

With only limited support available from the Mexican government for these often well-educated returnees, several nongovernmental organizations and at least one private company are looking to help them out and take advantage of their skills.