Five years ago, a prominent letter rippled through the Chicago theater community, sparked by outrage at the murder of George Floyd. It put an industry in the spotlight, but did it make a difference?

Reporter Mike Davis set out to learn what has changed — and what hasn't.

* The Trump Administration cut several TRIO programs in Illinois meant to support disadvantaged students. Peter Medlin has the story.

* Emily Hays spoke with three incarcerated men at the Danville Correctional Center about a mentorship program at the facility.

* We talk with a money expert about concerns over rising food costs.

* Joe Deacon brings us details on how pumpkins are a major cash crop for an area around Peoria.

Tristen Rouse / St. Louis Public Radio Pastry chef Carla Jones loads a trio of sweet potato pi

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