On the 21st: We spoke with a librarian about books that can make you smarter about the information you’re consuming. We also learned about the scientific secret to the recent successes of the Illinois Institute of Technology basketball team, and got the latest in Illinois politics with reporters from across the state.

On the 21st: We talked with a Chicago-based immigration lawyer about what the halt to President Trump's immigration ban means for people trying to get into Illinois. Plus, we talked with a Stonington resident about getting to meet President Trump in person, get the latest in Illinois politics and spoke with the president of Illinois State University about how they've been faring throughout the budget stalemate.

On the 21st: Caterpillar announced they’re moving their headquarters from Peoria to Chicago. We also discussed the Affordable Care Act, Illinois politics, and a new program aimed at helping families of people with disabilities save money.

On the 21st: We discussed the World Series champion Chicago Cubs' visit to the White House yesterday. Plus, we learned about research that finds a link between shootings, violence and post-traumatic stress disorder. We also talked with a medical doctor turned journalist about his new book that addresses some of the most common - and quirky - questions people have about the human body. 

In the Glenbard South High School library, candidates running for state representative took questions for about half an hour on Sunday. They answered questions in front of about 60 of the most civically engaged voters, who had sat through more than three hours of watching local political debates in the DuPage County town of Glen Ellyn, west of Chicago. There was one theme that was consistent throughout the afternoon: Republican candidates don’t want to talk about Donald Trump.