New fallout from a funeral home investigated for how it treated human remains, an Illinois city designated as a 'Dementia' friendly, and a new portrait of Peoria comedy legend Richard Pryor.

A funeral home under investigation and a contentious meeting over a carbon capture pipeline are some of the big stories in Illinois this week.

President Trump’s decision to fire Acting Attorney General Sally Yates has also elevated a central Illinois native, Dana J. Boente, to the top law enforcement position.