Emergency dispatchers, phone companies, and lawmakers from both parties were in agreement. The fee on cell phone bills needed to increase — to keep 911 services going and to add new technology mandated by Illinois.

On the 21st: We talked with 9-1-1 officials about a new emergency dispatch system designed to take texts in addition to calls. Plus, we found out what advertisers have been doing to catch our eye this Olympic season and heard from Champaign band Euriah about their latest album.