Illinois has made progress on K-12 education in recent years, but there’s still more to be done in early childhood and higher education. We look at one report from the education non-profit Advance Illinois. We also talk about what it takes to help more Latinx community college students get the support they need to earn a degree. Plus, houses of worship have been closing all over the state. Now, there’s a movement of people who want to make sure that these buildings are still being used by their communities.

Tattoo artist Ainslie Heilich shares his passion for drawing and tattooing, as well as the personal connection he brings to each piece.

Do you have an antique or a photo album that has been in your family for generations? How do you preserve those things to ensure they’ll last?