Thomas Fire Is Now California’s Largest Wildfire In History
Thousands of firefighters and fleets of aircraft have been battling the deadly Thomas fire since December 4.
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First Christian Church In Champaign To Host Hundreds Christmas Day
Champaign-Urbana area residents who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day have the chance for food and fellowship at First Christian Church in Champaign.
The Movies To Watch And The Books To Give As Gifts This Holiday Season
On this encore edition of The 21st: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "I, Tonya" and "The Shape of Water." Do you know the movies you’re going to watch this film season? Plus, book suggestions for the holidays.
Meteorologist Says White Christmas Likely For Champaign-Urbana
The first measureable snowfall of the season in Champaign-Urbana may come just in time for a white Christmas.
How Did The Soybean Become Such A Common Crop In The U.S.?
This story was inspired by a question submitted at a Listening Post the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting held in August. Stuart Levy in Urbana, Illinois, asked us what would be needed for row crop farmers to switch from corn and soybeans to “something more sustainable.” We dug into that question, which starts with the unlikely circumstances that turned the soybean into a multi-billion dollar industry, and what this history might reveal about the future of U.S. agriculture.