On The 21st: Bus company Suburban Express is facing a civil rights inquiry after circulating an email ad that singled out Chinese students. Plus, what anti-smoking ads look like when tobacco companies are forced to make them as part of a court ruling. But first, some tips on how to make sure you're donating smartly to charities.

Scarves are showing up on statues around Champaign-Urbana with a message to take one if you need it. It’s the work of Gretchen Warner. She wanted to find a way to help people stay warm this winter, so she started crocheting. 

We spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for gifts we give around the holidays. Why?