How do you inspire the next generation? Match them with their elders to gather their stories and then turn those stories into a compelling radio documentary, "Our Journey: Stories of School Desegregation and Community in Champaign-Urbana."

Governor Bruce Rauner dropped in on classes at Franklin Middle School in Champaign on Wednesday, praising educators and pledging his commitment to public school funding.

The incident Wednesday afternoon is Champaign's second report of a shooting near a school in a week.  Each prompted 'soft' lockdowns at schools in the city.  20-year old Terrell Boatman faces weapons charges.