Illinois is in a precarious position when it comes to the 2020 census. The count determines congressional representation, and the state is at risk for losing up to two seats.

Tammy Yates was excited to come to Macomb seven years ago. Yates and her partner Chad Hunziker opened Chubby's, a restaurant on West Adams Street, just a few blocks from the Western Illinois University campus.

Macomb-based musician Chris Vallillo does shows featuring the music of the American civil rights movement.  Vallillo's new CD, "Oh Freedom" features some of those songs.