Authorities are evacuating homes in the Coles County town of Mattoon due to flooding following heavy rains.

On The 21st: How is the community of Mattoon recovering one month after a shooting at the local high school? Plus, we learn about a Chicago Tribune investigation into the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Also: the recovery of the Illinois River and alternatives to pumpkin spice. 

As Mattoon continues to recover from a school shooting almost two weeks ago, Mattoon native Will Leitch talks about how his hometown is coping.

A male student opened fire inside a central Illinois high school cafeteria Wednesday, wounding one other student before being restrained by a teacher, according to police.

Mattoon Police Chief Jeff Branson credits a female Mattoon High School teacher for reacting quickly to subdue the alleged shooter and prevent further violence.