Evan Barker talks about her book, Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative that traces her rise from working class roots to consulting on major Democratic campaigns. Her initial enthusiasm during the Obama era turns into disappointment and disillusionment as the party turns away from its working class roots to focus on cultural issues. She addresses all this as well as her vote in the 2024 presidential race and advice for Democrats to recapture working class voters. Evan had a front row seat to the political realignment shaping our politics and her book is the most important of this campaign season to understand what's going on.

This week on Talking Art, Ben Gougeon talks with metal sculptor John VandeWalle about transforming metal into art, his creative process, and where people can find his work locally, including Skeleton Key Art and Antiques. They also look ahead to the 38th annual Riverssance Festival of Fine Art, happening September 19–20 at Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport, and the experience of connecting artists directly with the community.

At a special open house Tuesday afternoon at 613 W. 13th St., Davenport, Rejuvenate Housing was rejuvenated itself with a $1-million grant from the John Deere Foundation.

Dr. Sharon Williams, superintendent of Rock Island-Milan School District, gave the annual “State of the Schools” address Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the QC Botanical Center, Rock Island.

Former chief of police Dale King agreed to return to the department following departures of its two top officers. The Illinois State Police is investigating former chief Justin Egan, who resigned last month.

Hiring process begins 3 years after cash bail abolition revealed significant shortages

Illinois' medical aid in dying law takes effect Saturday. Terminally ill adults across the state will have the legal option to request medication from a physician to end their lives. In McLean County, it might not be that easy.

Lawmakers could consider changes to the office after the latest scandal resulted in a state representative stepping down.

Sioux City native John Grote plans to return to the Pentagon for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. As a potential witness in the prosecution of the men accused of planning the attacks, he says he’s still waiting for justice.

Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danly visited rural Linn County to announce the loan, which is the final piece of financing the energy center needed. He called the recommissioning an early chapter of “an American nuclear renaissance.”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlined plans to support cattle producers and streamline how the USDA collects and uses data at the Farm Progress Show.

The new guide from Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development details 20 places to hike and explore in Western Iowa.

Warmer-than-normal-temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are driving what could be the strongest El Niño on record. Here’s how that’s likely to impact weather across the central U.S this year.

A decade ago, a federal task force announced a plan to help monarch butterflies along their great migration. The six-state effort along Interstate 35 didn’t take off as expected, but some roadsides are blooming anyway.

After trade talks between the countries fell apart last month, the Trump administration and Canada's leaders have rolled out new tariffs on everything from dairy products to machinery. Experts say farmers will likely feel the squeeze on both ends.

State officials can’t spend billions in federal funding to connect remote areas to the internet until the Trump administration provides information on how to use the money. Broadband offices are hopeful guidance is on the way – but when remains unclear.