On the 21st: The Cubs are one game away from ending a century-long World Series Championship drought. We talked about that, plus we learned why more than 60 percent of Illinois state house races are going uncontested this election year. We also spoke with members of an Illinois coalition seeking to change the state's bail system.

On the 21st: We talked about a new study that shows Illinois voters are thinking about leaving the state. Plus, we discussed the state's uncollected unemployment benefits and talked with the Highland Park natives behind the PBS animated series "Nature Cat."

On the 21st: We continued our conversation on identity and politics with Asian-American voters. Plus, musical group Black Violin discussed how they're working to break down stereotypes.

On the 21st: We continued our conversation on issues that are important to American voters. Plus, we talked about how shootings are reported in media and discussed within the community. Later, Aamer Madhani joined us for an update on the Chicago Cubs' playoff run.

On the 21st: We talked with black voters about issues they're concerned about heading into the elections. Plus, Champaign rabbi Alan Cook stopped by to talk about the importance of Yom Kippur and an Illinois State University professor discussed a grant to research mosquitoes life cycle to combat Zika and West Nile viruses.