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In 1927, author Zora Neale Hurston interviewed Cudjo Lewis, the last known living person who could recount the experience of being taken captive in Africa and transported on a slave ship to America.

Americans' investments are now getting dragged into the culture wars. Investors are looking at how climate change affects the bottom line of companies, but the GOP wants to penalize them for it.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been under criticism for his handling of police misconduct, especially in the wake of the shooting death of a black teenager.

The bank could pay customers more if an independent expert overseeing the compensation process deems it necessary.

Hong Kong's chief executive has created an independent committee to investigate the causes of a deadly apartment blaze, as political pressure and popular frustration mount.

In today's episode, Republican congressman Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Greater Peoria, talks current events with WCBU's Jordan Mead. And we take a trip to Woodford County to visit longtime Metamora resident and history enthusiast Ed Kouri. He complied a virtual tour of Metamora, and tells Tim Shelley why he thinks it's important to learn about local history. Plus, Hannah Alani takes a trip on CityLink's new electric busses.

In today's episode, you'll hear how Pekin's Marigold Festival earned its name, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. And on Postmark Peoria, we'll take a look at the notorious Shelton Brothers gang that was present in Peoria during the 1930's and 1940's. Plus, Community Health Partnership of Illinois has opened a new health center in Princeville aimed at helping migrant workers and their families living near the Peoria-area.

Electronic messages can circle the globe in an instant, but electronic payments can still take days to complete. This often puts consumers at greater risk of getting hit with late fees.

Twitter announced Friday that President Trump's account would be permanently suspended, citing recent Tweets as violations of its Glorification of Violence policy.

Zoom has apologized for blocking accounts of U.S.-based Chinese activists as they were marking the Tiananmen Square anniversary. It shows the challenges U.S. tech companies face working with China.